He’s already got a famous name and now Felix Götze is determined to back it up on the pitch after his summer move from Bayern Munich to Augsburg.
The younger brother of Borussia Dortmund star and 2014 FIFA World Cup winner Mario Götze, the 20-year-old completed his transfer to the Fuggerstädter in early June, and such is his desire to finally break through as a professional that he took up pre-season training several days ahead of the first team’s official start on Sunday. “There was just a small group of us,” he said. “I’ve been very warmly welcomed and there’s a real family feel here.”
Just like his older sibling, Felix came through the Dortmund academy but joined Mario at Bayern in 2014. Initially a member of the youth sides, he trained with first team last year and was included in the matchday squad on four occasions, albeit without making his Bundesliga debut. “Obviously it’s hard there because the players have so much quality,” he said. “Bayern are one of the biggest clubs around.”