Another South American in their sights: BVB's tried-and-tested trick? | OneFootball

Another young talent from South America is reportedly on Borussia Dortmund’s list — and a tried-and-tested contract trick could make the transfer possible.

BVB are said to be interested in a talent from Uruguay. That is according to the English outlet “TeamTalk”. The player in focus is Nicolas Scotti of Defensor Sporting, who recently earned himself a place in his club’s first team while also playing for Uruguay’s U18 national team. According to the report, Liverpool are currently considered the clear favorites in the race for the youngster, but Arsenal and Manchester United are also said to be monitoring his development very closely.

However, the list of interested clubs does not end there. Brazilian top clubs São Paulo FC and Atlético Mineiro are also said to have already expressed interest. And now Borussia Dortmund have entered the mix as well, showing interest in the young South American too.

From a footballing standpoint, Nicolas Scotti already has plenty to offer, which explains the attention from European scouts. Standing at 1.71 meters, he mainly plays on the right wing, but is also comfortable on the left flank. Above all, his pace, technique, and composure on the ball are said to have impressed observers. For Uruguay’s U18s, he has already contributed one goal and one assist in two matches. He can also already point to some initial senior experience at club level: although he still primarily belongs to Defensor Sporting’s U19 side, he has already been included in the senior squad four times this season.

Financially, too, a move should remain manageable. According to “TeamTalk,” Nicolas Scotti’s release clause amounts to around seven million euros. That could make the Uruguayan a bargain signing for BVB.

BVB need a special transfer trick

A direct move is currently still out of the question for Nicolas Scotti. The reason is FIFA regulations, which only allow transfers of underage non-EU foreign players from the age of 18. For the Uruguayan, that means specifically: he will not reach adulthood until November 26, 2027, and only after that could he formally join a new club. A pre-contract with a European club therefore appears far more realistic at first, before the actual move could be completed no earlier than the winter of 2028. Until then, Nicolas Scotti will continue gaining playing time in Uruguay and with his country’s youth national teams.

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BVB have already had good experiences with exactly this model in the recent past. The Black and Yellows signed both Justin Lerma from Ecuador and Kaua Prates from Brazil on pre-contracts in recent months, before both players officially joined the squad this summer. If this model is repeated in Nicolas Scotti’s case, Borussia Dortmund could once again set the course early for another promising transfer from South America.

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