Questions about John Brooks’ future at Hertha Berlin have been put to rest, as he is staying put for the foreseeable future.
Hertha Berlin announced on Saturday that Brooks has signed a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. The German Bundesliga club had publicly expressed its desire to sign the 23-year-old centerback to a new deal in recent weeks and months, but his apparent reluctance to do so led to questions and rumors about whether he would be sold this winter.
Brooks, however, has decided to continue to represent his hometown team, which is the only side he has played for in his career.
“Everyone knows that Hertha my club, Berlin is my home,” said Brooks via Hertha Berlin’s Twitter account.
Apart from signing a new deal, the U.S. Men’s National Team centerback was in action with Hertha Berlin on Saturday. He played from whistle to whistle, as the club surrendered two late goals to Claudio Pizarro and settled for a disappointing 3-3 draw with relegation-threatened Werder Bremen.
This season, Brooks has made nine starts in 12 appearances in league play. He has scored one goal, and helped Hertha Berlin jump into third place – which holds a UEFA Champions League spot – in the Bundesliga standings.
What do you think of Brooks re-signing with Hertha Berlin? Is it a good move for him? Still see him moving on to a bigger club in the near future?
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Home town team, good chance for CCL play next year, why wouldn’t he. I imagine he is also getting paid well for someone of his age. Good deal all around.
Just looked it up and under his current contract which runs until 2017 , he is making $1.3 million Euros. I suspect he is getting a raise.
Good move
“Brooks has made nine appearances in 12 starts in league play”…. I’m getting Old and haven’t much experience in the NEW math they’re teaching in schools these days, but how can you have fewer number of appearances than starts?
As for Brooks, I’m happy for him. He’s in a good spot right now…getting consistent minutes with a good club in a very good league.
With Brooks, Cameron, Besler, Gonzalez, Alvarado, Miazga, CCV and others doing well the present and future CB pool for the USMNT is looking very bright indeed.