Borussia Dortmund join Bayern Munich and Leverkusen in chase for 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder | OneFootball

According to a recent update provided by Mundo Deportivo, it has come to light that Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign promising Barcelona midfielder Noah Darvich, joining a growing list of Bundesliga sides vying for his signature.

With Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen already expressing strong interest, the battle between Germany’s top clubs is intensifying.

Darvich, 18, joined Barcelona from SC Freiburg last summer for around €2.5 million and arrived with a great deal of promise after captaining Germany to success at both the U-17 European Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Despite his pedigree, the attacking midfielder has struggled to find his rhythm with Barça Atlètic, failing to make a lasting impact under either Albert Sanchez or Sergi Mila.

Flick appreciates Darvich

Although Barcelona manager Hansi Flick appreciates the teenager’s potential, Darvich’s path to the first team remains blocked due to the wealth of midfield talent already in the squad.

Noah Darvich is wanted in Germany. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images for DFB)

The club’s midfield is currently saturated with top-level prospects and established names, leaving little room for the youngster to break through.

Now, with his performances at the ongoing U-19 European Championship under the spotlight, where Germany face England, Norway, and the Netherlands, interest in Darvich is expected to escalate further.

Dortmund see him as an ideal addition to their youth-focused project, and reports confirm they have officially entered the bid for his services.

Within Barcelona, the debate over Darvich’s future has already begun. The Catalan club are leaning towards selling the German talent this summer to recoup the initial €2.5 million outlay made just a year ago.

However, they are likely to insist on a buyback clause or an affordable repurchase option, a move that has given them a lot of success in the past.