Fortuna Dusseldorf has opted against signing Shon Weissman after fans expressed anger over his social media posts related to the Gaza war. The club stated it looked into Weissman but chose not to proceed with the signing. The striker had made inflammatory comments following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, advocating for strong military actions against Gaza. Fans expressed their displeasure through an online petition against Weissman. The situation reflects ongoing tensions following the conflict in Gaza and how personal views can affect player reputations and opportunities.
We looked into Shon Weissman intensively, but ultimately decided not to sign him. The club did not reveal the reasons for the decision, but Bild reported the club reacted to fan anger about social media statements from Weissman.
Weissman called for Israel to wipe Gaza off the map and to drop 200 tons of bombs on it. The 29-year-old had also liked posts saying there are no innocents [in Gaza], they don't need to be warned.
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