BVB pull off transfer coup: Alexandra Popp joins Dortmund | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund creates a sensation in women's football with a major transfer. Alexandra Popp moves from VfL Wolfsburg to BVB after 14 years and signs a contract until 2029.

The transfer of Alexandra Popp to Borussia Dortmund is official. On Saturday, BVB confirmed the signing of the long-time national player, who begins a new chapter in her career after 14 years at VfL Wolfsburg. The 34-year-old signs a contract in Dortmund until 2029 and is expected to play a central role in the ambitious development of the women's team.

The transfer was announced shortly before the men's Bundesliga home game against FC Augsburg (2:0) at Signal Iduna Park. The moment was emotional for Popp: She was allowed to step in front of the South Stand and experience the atmosphere as a future BVB player for the first time.

The transfer also holds personal significance for the striker. “My heart beats for this club. I am slowly approaching the end of my career and have to listen to my body. I didn't want to miss the timing and the opportunity to play in a BVB jersey,” Popp explained in a club statement.

BVB Women make a strong statement with Popp

In terms of sports, the forward leaves one of the most successful clubs in European women's football. Since 2012, she played for Wolfsburg and won, among other titles, the Champions League twice, seven German championships, and eleven DFB-Pokals with VfL. Additionally, she played 145 international matches for Germany and became an Olympic champion in 2016.

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In Dortmund, Popp reunites with an old companion: Ralf Kellermann. The former Wolfsburg coach and sports director was introduced just a few days earlier as the new sports director of BVB Women. Both are expected to significantly shape the further development of the women's department. The club sees the signing as a clear signal of its ambitions. Managing Director Svenja Schlenker said: “Alex's signing is a strong statement for our ambitions. That a player of her caliber consciously chooses BVB makes us incredibly proud.”

However, a unique challenge awaits in sports: The Dortmund women are currently playing in the Regionalliga West, which is the third division. The club, however, has a clear goal to quickly rise to the Women's Bundesliga. Popp is expected to help as a leading player and significantly shape the team's path.

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