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Borussia Dortmund have secured the services of one of Europe’s most promising defensive talents. Liam Claude Kanté is joining BVB from NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – and beat out several high-profile clubs in the transfer race.

Under sporting director Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund are placing even greater emphasis on signing and developing young talents. With Liam Claude Kanté, the Black and Yellows have now landed their next player for the future.

As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, the centre-back’s move from NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to BVB is a done deal.

Kanté is regarded as an exceptional defensive talent The Croatian U16 international already possesses many of the qualities that define a modern centre-back, despite his young age.

Kanté has a strong physique and already stands out for his physical presence despite his age. Defensively, he impresses with excellent anticipation, reads situations early, and often positions himself exactly where danger is developing. His timing in one-on-one duels is also considered a major strength.

He also brings quality in build-up play. His precise long passes in particular make him a defender who not only excels without the ball, but can also help launch his team’s attacks. Overall, his profile is seen as extremely complete, with hardly any obvious weaknesses at this stage.

Step-by-step development at BVB

In Dortmund, Kanté is set to be developed carefully at first. The plan is for the centre-back to initially play for the Black and Yellows’ U19 team and adapt to German football there.

In the long term, however, those in charge believe he has what it takes to make the step up to the first-team squad. The transfer therefore fits perfectly with Dortmund’s strategy of signing top international talents early and developing them in a targeted way.

Bayern also missed out

What is particularly noteworthy is the competition Borussia Dortmund managed to beat.

According to Fabrizio Romano, in addition to BVB, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, TSG Hoffenheim and several Italian clubs were also monitoring the talented centre-back. In the end, however, Kanté decided to move to Dortmund.

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