Brandt to leave Dortmund? Spanish giants eyeing up the German star | OneFootball

His future is written in the stars. Julian Brandt (29) is contractually bound to Borussia Dortmund until June 30, 2026. Currently, it is completely unclear how things will proceed for the offensive player afterward. However, two clubs from La Liga have already positioned themselves.

Brandt has been wearing the BVB jersey since 2019. His record includes 279 competitive matches, in which he has scored 50 goals and assisted 68 more. However, the native of Bremen is not undisputed. In early 2025, for example, Lothar Matthäus (64) vehemently criticized Brandt on Sky. "Although he has been in professional football for ten years and has played international matches for the German national team," said the record national player about the 48-time international, he would "still" appear like a "talent." "There's just nothing coming," complained Matthäus.

Nevertheless, the Black and Yellows plan to keep Brandt. An offer for a contract extension is already on the table, reports Sky, which, however, includes a reduction in the annual salary from seven to eight million euros. The 29-year-old is therefore reviewing the offer but has not yet decided. On the contrary: the news that the BVB professional is already learning Spanish caused a stir.

Free Transfer Possible

The efforts to acquire new language skills are likely to be well received by two interested parties from the Iberian Peninsula. According to the portal fichajes.net, two clubs from La Liga have set their sights on Brandt. Atlético Madrid and FC Villarreal, two Champions League participants, are eyeing a free transfer of the creative artist. Particularly intriguing: On November 25, Villarreal will visit the "Champions League" at Signal Iduna Park.

Brandt, who will be 30 years old at the end of this season, is likely to have his last chance next summer to move to a top foreign club. Therefore, he is likely to carefully consider his decision about his future.

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