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Borussia Dortmund summer transfer moves

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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.

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