“Half the name and twice as good”: the reason why the Dortmund hero decided to cut his surname

The English striker Jamie Gittens became the savior of Borussia Dortmund in witches in a match that seemed a little messy for the German team and ended with a clear 0-3 win, thanks to two goals from the player, who had a great start to the season.

“Half the name and twice as good”, headlined the magazine ‘Der Spiegel’ about the success of the player, who, until last season, was recognized as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

The decision to remove the Bynoe” of his shirt was according to the recommendation of his father, who told him that “shorter is better.”

Gittens Not only has he simplified his name, but he also seems to have simplified his game to focus on what’s most important. The tendency to be criticized for dribbling too often seems to have been overcome.

The double battle witches This is the second signing of the 20-year-old player this season. The first is on the first day of Bundesligawhen he scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

In both cases Gittens He started the game as a substitute. He is new Eintracht He came as a catalyst in the 59th minute and put the game away. He is new witches He entered the field in the 68th minute.

Gittens He arrived at Dortmund, the under-19 team, in 2020, from Manchester City. In 2022 he was promoted to the first team. His case is an example of the strategy of Dortmund to bet on young and promising players

The goals against Eintracht and in front of him witches They make us believe that this season will be their breakout, even if it is possible that the coach of Dortmund, Nuri Sahincontinue to think of it mainly as an abomination.

His speed, because he is considered one of the fastest players in Bundesligacan be key at times when opponents have already experienced wear and tear as the minutes tick by.