Another centre-back? – BVB reportedly bid for Valentín Gómez | OneFootball

The personnel matter surrounding Said El Mala and his still-pending move from 1. FC Köln have been dominating the headlines around Borussia Dortmund these days, but beyond the 19-year-old winger, BVB are clearly still keeping an eye on the transfer market — apparently also with a view to strengthening the defense.

Although Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the start of the season after their injuries and still need a bit more time, BVB are well stocked in central defense. That is also because, alongside new signing Joane Gadou, Filippo Mane has also been having a good pre-season so far, while another top talent, Luca Reggiani, is waiting in the wings — in addition to the established professionals Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini.

Even so, according to a report by Gol Digital, BVB have made an offer for Valentín Gómez of Real Betis. Borussia are said to be offering a base fee of eight million euros, which could rise to ten million euros through bonuses, for the 23-year-old Argentine.

Gómez moved to Andalusia a year ago from his homeland club Vélez Sarsfield for just over five million euros and made 41 competitive appearances for Betis across all competitions last season. Last season’s fifth-placed team in La Liga are currently assessing the situation and have not yet responded to Dortmund’s offer.

Successor to Bensebaini?

BVB do not really have any urgent need to act at center-back anymore, but Gómez could be an interesting signing with the future in mind. The 1.81-meter left-footer has a profile similar to Bensebaini’s, meaning he can play not only centrally in a back four and on the left side of a back three, but also as a left-back.

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With Bensebaini only under contract until 2027 and currently little suggesting an extension for the then 32-year-old Algerian, a move for Gómez could already be a step toward the future — and might also accelerate Bensebaini’s departure as early as this summer.

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