Niko Kovac has jumped to the defense of Nico Schlotterbeck after the defender was forced to debunk "false" reports regarding a contract extension. The Borussia Dortmund boss insists the player has done nothing wrong by clarifying his future amidst intense media speculation.
U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?
Borussia Dortmund have been urged to take a firmer stance regarding the future of star centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes the club must set a deadline for a final decision and act decisively to avoid a prolonged saga that could disrupt both club and country.
Having scored 22 league goals for Torino, the then 24-year-old Ciro Immobile joined BVB in 2014 – only to fall well short of the high expectations placed on him.
There is widespread confusion following Nico Schlotterbeck’s comments regarding the lack of a contract extension at BVB. Two top clubs are reportedly already champing at the bit.
Before the 2018 World Cup, Matthias Ginter wanted to ask his manager, Peter Bosz, whether he stood a chance of securing a first-team place at BVB. However, no such conversation ever took place; instead, the former international was dropped from the squad.
Borussia Dortmund face a massive battle to keep hold of their star defender Waldemar Anton ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Premier League giants Manchester United and La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid have both registered a strong interest in acquiring the 29-year-old. Dortmund, however, are desperate to retain his services as he has become an indispensable leader.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made an emotional return to the Anfield dugout on Saturday, joining Sir Kenny Dalglish for a special Legends charity match. The German, who spent eight-and-a-half years on Merseyside, was greeted with a hero's welcome as he faced off against another of his former clubs, Borussia Dortmund.
The Guirassy clause could end up costing BVB dearly in two ways. Sancho gets injured in a friendly and a mega-talent is being treated with kid gloves. The latest news and rumours surrounding Borussia Dortmund.
Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.
"[There’s] a young player who plays for [Borussia] Dortmund called Youssoufa Moukoko," Samuel Eto’o told GOAL when asked who he’d love to see as Barcelona’s next big signing back in October 2020. "[He’s] 15 years of age, and he’s the next top player, for me, after [Lionel] Messi. As Messi gets older, we could prepare the future of Barcelona very well."
Following Borussia Dortmund’s baffling sending-off in Bergamo, UEFA has taken action – suspending Nico Schlotterbeck. Meanwhile, former sporting director Sebastian Kehl is set to return to Borussia. News and rumours about BVB.
It is not just the restructuring of the sporting director role that means BVB are facing a major shake-up next summer. A number of long-serving players are set to leave the club – and even without these departures, there are gaps in the squad that need to be addressed urgently.
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has weighed in on the intensifying rumours suggesting Jadon Sancho could return to Signal Iduna Park for a third time. The 26-year-old winger is currently enduring a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa while his parent club, Manchester United, prepare to cut ties with the England international this summer.
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