By 
Bundesliga membership Stuttgart has revealed that Silas Wamangituka, who was the staff’s high scorer in 2020-21, has been enjoying below a false identification.
The ahead started his profession within the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier than transferring to French minnows Ales in 2017. One 12 months later, he was snapped up by Ligue 1 membership Paris FC earlier than Stuttgart managed to accumulate him in 2019 on a five-year deal.
However the membership has now disclosed particulars that show his switch paperwork have been falsified.
What occurred right here?
Stuttgart has launched a press release confirming the participant’s actual title is Silas Katompa Mvumpa and that he was born in 1998 not 1999, which makes him 22 years outdated.
The membership has pledged to help Silas following his admission {that a} former agent from Belgium modified his private knowledge after gaining management of his checking account and possession of his passport.
The Congolese ahead opened up on the scenario by way of Stuttgart’s web site, insisting he was unable to return ahead with the reality beforehand on account of fears his household’s security might be compromised.
“I’ve lived in fixed concern in recent times and I used to be additionally very apprehensive about my household within the Congo. It was a troublesome step for me to disclose my story,” he stated. “I solely dared to do that with the help of my new consultants. I noticed that I now not must be afraid and that we are able to put every part on the desk collectively.
“I would not have dared to take this step if Stuttgart, my staff and VfB hadn’t grow to be a second residence for me the place I really feel secure. Immediately I’m very relieved, and I hope that I can even encourage different gamers who’ve had related experiences with brokers.
“I’m deeply grateful to VfB Stuttgart for all of the belief and help they’ve proven throughout this time.”
Stuttgart: “We are going to defend him”
Stuttgart sporting director Sven Mislintat, acknowledged that Silas will proceed to be part of the squad transferring ahead and praised him for having the braveness to talk out in such testing circumstances.
“Silas stays the participant and the one that has performed his method into the hearts of our followers and his teammates since he was right here in Stuttgart,” he stated.
“When it comes to the title change, he’s above all a sufferer. We are going to defend him accordingly. I’ve nice respect for the truth that at his younger age he was nearly on his personal and with out figuring out the results, he dared to take the step to make clear his scenario.
“We are going to proceed to assist him in each method potential. Silas is a part of the VfB household. He also needs to play soccer for VfB Stuttgart within the coming season as quickly as he has recovered from his cruciate ligament tear.”
Stuttgart has stated it will not be revealing the title of Silas’s one-time consultant for authorized causes, however the membership’s head of sport Thomas Hitzlsperger says an investigation is now underway.
“We took all measures instantly and alerted all vital authorities after Silas advised us,” he stated. “We make this case public to underline that we’re continuing in a clear method.”
Silas’s file at Stuttgart
Over the previous two seasons, Silas has performed 58 video games throughout all competitions for Stuttgart, scoring 21 targets.
Eleven of these tallies got here within the Bundesliga final season and, coupled along with his 13 assists, helped the membership end ninth within the standings.
Comments