It’s been an exciting few weeks for Olivier Deman, which started with receiving his first international call-up for Belgium under Domenico Tedesco. The 23-year-old then left his hometown after transferring to SVW from Cercle Brugge, and integrated well into his new team thanks to the support from fellow Belgian Senne Lynen. “We knew each other a little bit before we came here and speak the same language, so we can help each other out,” Deman explained. “The other boys also speak English well and have been super welcoming to me.”
A pleasant surprise
The international break came straight after Deman’s transfer to the Green-Whites, which didn’t give him long to adjust to his new surroundings. Despite not making his debut in the 4-0 victory over Mainz 05, the midfielder was excited by what he saw. “I watched some videos before coming here, but I was pleasantly surprised by how unreal the atmosphere is in person. The support was also great in Heidenheim, which was something I’d never experienced before,” he laughed. “That’s when I knew that I’d made the right decision by coming to Werder.”
Deman seemed to acquire a taste for Bundesliga action after playing his first 45 minutes for the Green-Whites on Sunday, and is working hard in training to prove himself worthy of getting more game time. “The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in the world, and I feel honoured to be able to play on such a huge stage,” Deman shared. “The games are face paced, but I’m used to it as I came from a team that played at a high intensity. I’m really looking forward to the next few games, and I’m ready to give my all and help the team win. That’s my number one priority.”
A pleasant surprise
The international break came straight after Deman’s transfer to the Green-Whites, which didn’t give him long to adjust to his new surroundings. Despite not making his debut in the 4-0 victory over Mainz 05, the midfielder was excited by what he saw. “I watched some videos before coming here, but I was pleasantly surprised by how unreal the atmosphere is in person. The support was also great in Heidenheim, which was something I’d never experienced before,” he laughed. “That’s when I knew that I’d made the right decision by coming to Werder.”
Deman seemed to acquire a taste for Bundesliga action after playing his first 45 minutes for the Green-Whites on Sunday, and is working hard in training to prove himself worthy of getting more game time. “The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in the world, and I feel honoured to be able to play on such a huge stage,” Deman shared. “The games are face paced, but I’m used to it as I came from a team that played at a high intensity. I’m really looking forward to the next few games, and I’m ready to give my all and help the team win. That’s my number one priority.”