Surprise rumour: is BVB star Brandt off to Turkey? | OneFootball

After seven years at Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt is set to leave. Now, a report from Turkey has surprisingly brought a move to a top Turkish club into the conversation.

Julian Brandt is facing a turning point: after seven years at Borussia Dortmund, the attacking player will leave the club this summer. A contract extension did not materialize — apparently for strategic reasons as well. Internally, the wage structure is expected to be made “clearer and leaner” in the future, and the club is also aiming for a new hierarchy.

As Brandt looks for a new direction on the transfer market, interest from international clubs is noticeably growing. Particularly surprising: according to the Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahce Istanbul has entered the race for the 29-year-old. According to the report, the club is seriously considering a move and sees Brandt as an attractive option for next season.

But that is not all: as Fanatik also reports, those in charge are allegedly even considering a spectacular double deal. Alongside Brandt, Leon Goretzka is also on the list, with the Bayern Munich player likewise set to leave this summer. Both internationals would be available on free transfers — a rare opportunity on the market.

Fenerbahce allegedly keen on Goretzka and BVB star Brandt

Fenerbahce appears especially willing to put together a strong package for Goretzka. According to the report, the club would even be prepared to meet “all demands” of the midfielder. A lucrative three-year contract, a salary of around seven million euros, and a hefty signing bonus are reportedly on the table. The connection to coach Domenico Tedesco could also play a role. The coach knows Goretzka from their time together at FC Schalke 04 and is said to be personally interested in signing him.

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Brandt, meanwhile, has other options as well. AS Roma has already made contact, according to information from Gazzetta dello Sport, and sees him as a possible successor to Paulo Dybala. There has also been interest from England, although concrete offers were initially turned down. Arsenal and FC Barcelona, among others, are now closely monitoring the situation.

At BVB itself, they look back on their time together with respect. “He has played a few hundred games for Borussia Dortmund. We can only be grateful to him,” stressed sporting managing director Lars Ricken. He added: “This can also be an opportunity for both sides

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