Burnley’s move for Dortmund defender Soumaïla Coulibaly on verge of collapse | OneFootball

Burnley’s move for Dortmund centre-back Soumaïla Coulibaly (19) could be on the verge of collapse, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Coulibaly recently completed his medical tests with Burnley, had been poised to make a move to the Premier League after spending a short stint with Borussia Dortmund.

The young French international joined BVB in 2021, having turned down a professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain and subsequently signing a professional deal with the German club on a free transfer.

However, the deal has encountered unforeseen hurdles due to disagreements between the two clubs regarding a mandatory buy clause.

Burnley had negotiated a loan agreement with a quasi-obligation to buy for Coulibaly, meaning that if the player made a certain number of appearances, the Championship winners of the 2022/23 season would be obligated to acquire him permanently for a fee of €15 million.

Negotiations between Burnley and Dortmund had been underway for several weeks to facilitate the transfer of Coulibaly, who was contracted to Dortmund until 2026.

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