BVB youngster seeking a new club – Almugera Kabar on Stuttgart's radar | OneFootball

Apart from the 0–1 home defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in April, when Almugera Kabar was allowed to feature for the final few minutes, he otherwise had to settle for appearances with Borussia Dortmund’s second team in the Regionalliga West. In the long run, that is too little for the 2023 U17 World Cup winner, who is still regarded as a major left-back talent but now wants—and needs—to prove himself at a higher level. Despite a contract running until 2028, a departure from Dortmund is beginning to take shape.

After a move to Hamburger SV that was already well advanced fell through in winter, vague speculation recently emerged about a possible switch to 1. FC Köln. Although the Billy Goats are indeed looking for reinforcement at left-back, that trail has not become concrete so far.

Instead, another Bundesliga club now appears to have shown interest—one that could even tempt him with Champions League appearances. According to information from Bild, VfB Stuttgart are looking into Kabar, who could initially fill the backup role behind Maximilian Mittelstädt for the Swabians. However, a move to Stuttgart is still considered unlikely at this stage. The main reason is that BVB are reportedly demanding a hefty transfer fee of around five million euros for a permanent deal.

Only fourth or fifth choice at BVB

Because Kabar is still under contract until 2028, a one-year loan would also be possible and could benefit all parties involved, although without any further purchase option it would probably not be in Stuttgart’s interest. Another Bundesliga club—or an ambitious side from the 2. Bundesliga—could also make a move.

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In Dortmund, Kabar would be only the third option behind Daniel Svensson and new signing Kaua Prates, and in case of need Ramy Bensebaini and Julian Ryerson could also be preferred ahead of him. While Bensebaini is primarily planned as a centre-back in the future, he knows the role on the left just as well as Ryerson, who is actually a right-back.

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