BVB on verge of €20m transfer: Salzburg wonderkid on the way | OneFootball

After intensive negotiations, Borussia Dortmund is on the verge of a real transfer coup. A top talent from RB Salzburg could soon strengthen BVB’s defense.

Planning for the coming season at Borussia Dortmund is already in full swing – and a first major deal appears to be taking shape. While the current campaign is entering its final phase, the Bundesliga club could soon sign a highly sought-after defensive talent.

As reported by the Salzburger Nachrichten, BVB is close to reaching an agreement with Joane Gadou of RB Salzburg. The Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung also confirms that Dortmund has been working intensively on the center-back and that concrete talks have already taken place. According to the report, only a few details remain to be settled before the transfer could be finalized.

The 19-year-old Frenchman, regarded as one of Europe’s biggest defensive talents, is expected to cost around €20 million in transfer fees. With bonus payments, the sum could even rise by several million more. A sell-on clause for Salzburg is also said to be included.

Gadou, who stands 1.95 meters tall and is right-footed, was developed in the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain. In the summer of 2024, he moved to Salzburg for around €10 million to take the next step in his development – a path previously taken successfully by players such as Erling Haaland. In Austria, he quickly established himself and has now made numerous competitive appearances for the senior team.

BVB on the verge of transfer coup with Joane Gadou

Given that, the strong interest in Gadou comes as no surprise: FC Bayern Munich is also said to have looked into the defender. However, the matter was not pursued further in Munich, leaving Dortmund with an excellent chance of securing the deal.

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At BVB, Gadou is firmly planned for the first team and could immediately take on an important role. One reason is the upcoming departure of Niklas Süle, whose place in the squad will need to be filled. In the future, the young Frenchman could form Dortmund’s central defense alongside Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton.

Internally, both the scouting department and the sporting leadership are reportedly convinced of Gadou’s qualities. The club’s decision-makers have been monitoring the defender since his time in Paris. If the deal is finalized, it would be one of the first major transfers under new sporting director Ole Book – and a real statement for BVB’s long-term planning.

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