Fast forward back to the present and the current young gem of the Gladbach side is 20 - year - old midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, a player whose inventive skill and imagination on the pitch has already won
him a flock of admirers across Europe, including a number of Premier League sides.
A dedicated, growing army
of admirers flocks to the group's concerts and makes Merritt an odd sort
of anti-celebrity, one who is happiest not being recognized, whiling away the hours in gay bars on either coast or spending a good part
of the day soaking up obscure movie classics.