Overview

• The 16-year-old dribbler scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 30 U19 matches last season.
• Manchester City, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich had all pursued his signature before Dortmund finalized the deal.
• Youth director Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl made his extension a top priority for the club.
• Albert has been training with Dortmund’s professional squad and was included in the expanded roster for the upcoming Club World Cup.
• The club has declined to disclose the contract’s duration and sees the move as a key step toward his first-team integration.