BVB look to Switzerland – Ifeanyichukwu Onwuzulike on radar | OneFootball

While Borussia Dortmund is likely planning with only one youngster for central defense in the first-team squad next season and is therefore considering a loan move for Filippo Mane, it appears that for the slightly more distant future, a talent from Switzerland has played his way onto the black-and-yellow radar in the same position.

As reported by 4-4-2.com, BVB has set its sights on Ifeanyichukwu Onwuzulike, who has yet to make a professional appearance for FC Winterthur but has already attracted attention at youth level, including with Switzerland’s junior national teams (U15 to U17).

The defender, who only turned 16 in January, already stands at 1.93 meters despite his young age, but it is not just his physical presence that impresses — his footballing ability does as well. So much so that, in addition to Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Red Bull Salzburg and Benfica, as well as the City Football Group headed by Manchester City, are all said to be interested. All of the clubs mentioned are keeping a close eye on Onwuzulike’s development, and concrete approaches from these sides already seem conceivable in the upcoming summer transfer window.

A move within Switzerland rather unlikely

Of course, people in Switzerland are also aware of Onwuzulike’s potential, which is why FC Basel and St. Gallen have reportedly been pursuing him for some time as well. However, a move within Switzerland is currently considered less likely than an early move abroad.

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How BVB would plan with Onwuzulike remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that the youngster would still be eligible to play in youth football for another three years starting next season. If Borussia make their move, though, Onwuzulike would likely not be integrated into the U17s, but moved straight into the U19s instead. Certainly with the option of being promoted internally even more quickly if his performances warrant it.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.