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Borussia Dortmund summer transfer moves

Entities: Borussia Dortmund · Said El Mala · RB Leipzig · Mario Götze · FC Köln

Overview

Mid‑July 2026 Dortmund confirmed that striker Serhou Guirassy’s buy‑out clause would expire on 15 July, with Saudi interest but no firm offer. Potential replacements mentioned were Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani, winger Nicolo Tresoldi and PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye, with Fabio Silva as a backup. The club announced midfielder Kjell Wätjen’s move to FC Midtjylland and said the squad was “100 % ready” after pre‑season, noting new signings Konstantinos Karetsas, Joane Gadou and Justin Lerma integrating. Attention then turned to free agents Jadon Sancho and Julian Brandt; Dortmund indicated Sancho would need a reduced wage and performance‑based terms, while Brandt attracted Premier League and Serie A offers, including a formal bid from Leeds United. Dortmund raised its bid for 18‑year‑old Karetsas to over €30 million to secure him from Genk. In the academy, 16‑year‑old Liam Kanté and Icelandic forward Bjarki Hrafn Gardarsson joined the U‑19s, while 17‑year‑old Samuel Martínez opted for Liverpool. On 22 July Dortmund offered €26 million plus €16 million in bonuses (≈€42 million) for 19‑year‑old Köln striker Said El Mala. Köln rejected the proposal as well below its €50 million minimum, ending negotiations; El Mala will stay at Köln, has expressed a desire to remain in the Bundesliga and previously turned down a £50 million offer from Brentford. By 25 July RB Leipzig entered the race for the forward, and Dortmund officials publicly discussed the pursuit. German media highlighted Dortmund’s renowned youth academy – credited with producing stars such as Lars Ricken, Mario Götze, Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham – underscoring the club’s broader strategy of nurturing and acquiring promising talent. A further offer arrived on 28 July: Dortmund increased its proposal to €34 million with up to €10 million in performance bonuses, still short of Köln’s €50 million floor. Brentford also submitted a written €50 million bid.

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln negotiate €50 million Saïd El Mala transfer

    Borussia Dortmund offers €34 million (+ bonuses) for Saïd El Mala; Köln demands €50 million, sparking fan debate and a Brentford €50 million bid.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Borussia Dortmund pursues Said El Mala as club reflects on youth legacy

    Borussia Dortmund joins FC Köln and RB Leipzig in a bid for prospect Said El Mala, while the club’s famed youth academy, known for producing stars like Mario Götze and Jude Bellingham, is highlighted.

  3. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Borussia Dortmund's €42 m offer for Said El Mala rejected by 1. FC Köln

    Borussia Dortmund offered about €42 million for Said El Mala, but 1. FC Köln, demanding at least €50 million, rejected the bid and will keep the striker.

  4. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Borussia Dortmund plans multiple summer signings as striker options evolve

    Borussia Dortmund eyes several summer signings, with Guirassy’s contract ending, interest in Asllani, Tresoldi and Mbaye, and a recent departure of midfielder Wätjen to FC Midtjylland.

Sources

apach57.fr · archysport.com · bild.de · bvbwld.de · derwesten.de · diebewertung.de · finanzen.net · finanznachrichten.de · home.t-online.de · ikz-online.de · mannheim24.de · media.merkur.de · mobil.ruhrnachrichten.de · onetz.de · op-online.de · railwaysimulator.com · ruhr24.de · soccernews.com · sport.de · spox.com · t-online.at · taggr.com.br · tuttomercatoweb.com · tz.de · voetbalnieuws.be · waz.de · wochentlich.de · wz.de

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