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4w ago

Borussia Dortmund Advances Summer Rebuild with Youth-Focused Strategy

Fresh off securing Champions League qualification, Dortmund accelerates plans to sign Jobe Bellingham, promotes academy talent, and targets Real Madrid's Victor Valdepenas.

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Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund clinched Champions League qualification on the final matchday, securing a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
  • The club is prioritizing youth development, integrating U19 standout Ousmane Diallo into first-team training under coach Niko Kovac.
  • Negotiations are underway to sign 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham for €20–25 million, with a mid-June target to include him in the Club World Cup squad.
  • Dortmund is exploring a move for Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, leveraging strong ties with the Spanish club amid competition from other teams.
  • The club reflects on past transfer decisions, including bypassing Dean Huijsen, now a rising star, in favor of Waldemar Anton, who stabilized his form late in the season.