De Jong's modest target

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22 July 2012-PA Sport

New Borussia Monchengladbach striker Luuk de Jong does not feel he has joined a side which can win the Bundesliga next season, although he has set his sights on silverware with the Foals.

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The Dutch striker joined Gladbach from FC Twente last week, but when asked if he would rather win the title or the top goalscorer's award, he reacted with amazement.

"The title? Are you kidding? That would be a bit too much to ask at the moment," he said.

"The club has taken the next step forwards with the new signings, but we must keep our feet on the ground."

Gladbach finished a surprise fourth last season having only just avoided relegation to the second division in a play-off 12 months before.

It will face a play-off for a place in the Champions League next month and De Jong believes the club do have a bright long-term future.

"Maybe we can win a title over the next five years," he said. "It is no coincidence that I signed on until 2017."