BVB step up move for Fort: can they pull off a transfer coup? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are getting serious in their pursuit of Héctor Fort. BVB are now negotiating with FC Barcelona over the terms of a transfer.

In their pursuit of Héctor Fort, Borussia Dortmund are apparently trying to clarify the remaining open issues directly with FC Barcelona. According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, BVB representatives have traveled to Barcelona to push forward talks over a transfer for the 20-year-old right-back. The two clubs still need to find common ground, particularly on the financial terms.

Barcelona are said to be seeking a transfer fee of between €15 million and €20 million for Fort. However, a different model could be more attractive for Dortmund. According to the report, the Catalans would also be willing to let their talent leave for a fee of just over €10 million. In return, Barça would need to be accommodated on the additional contract terms.

Specifically, the Spanish champions are reportedly seeking a large share of any future resale of Fort. In addition, a buy-back clause is also part of the discussions. This way, Barcelona could continue to benefit from the defender’s positive development while also keeping the option of bringing him back at a later date. The Spanish outlet Sport is also reporting similar demands from the Catalans.

Héctor Fort has apparently decided in favor of BVB

On the player’s side, however, significantly less persuasion seems to be needed. Fort is said to have already expressed his desire to move to Dortmund and accepted BVB’s offer. Although his contract in Barcelona still runs until 2029, the prospects of regular playing time there appear to be limited. Under coach Hansi Flick, Xavi Espart is currently said to have better chances at right-back.

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Despite his age, Fort already has experience at senior level. He has made 30 appearances for Barcelona’s first team so far. He made his Champions League debut in December 2023 in the 3–2 defeat to Royal Antwerp. Last season, Fort also played on loan for Elche CF.

There, he made 17 appearances before a shoulder injury sidelined him for several months. For BVB, the main task now is to find a model with Barcelona that works for both sides. The fact that Dortmund representatives traveled to Spain in person underlines just how concrete their efforts to sign Fort have now become.

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