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Borussia Dortmund apparently is on the verge of another departure. For one defensive talent, a temporary move to the Netherlands could be on the cards.

Borussia Dortmund reportedly is close to loaning out Almugera Kabar for one season. As Ruhr Nachrichten and Soccernews.nl consistently report, the 20-year-old left-back is set for a loan move to Dutch top-flight club NEC Nijmegen.

Talks between the clubs are already at an advanced stage. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, a purchase option is not expected to be part of the agreement. For Kabar, a move to the Eredivisie could be particularly appealing in terms of playing time. At BVB, the homegrown player currently has little prospect of getting regular minutes with the first team.

That is expected to be different in Nijmegen: there, the German youth international is apparently firmly in the team’s plans. In addition to his natural role as a left-back, he could also be used on the left side of a back three or as a wing-back.

BVB talent Kabar close to loan move to Nijmegen

The possible transfer gains extra appeal through the international perspective. Nijmegen is facing Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League qualifiers for a place in Europe’s premier competition. Even if they are eliminated, Kabar would still be playing on the European stage with his new club and could gain valuable experience in the Europa League.

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The Bremen-born player has been wearing the Dortmund shirt since 2019 and made the step up to the first team through the club’s youth ranks. However, he has not yet managed to establish himself there on a permanent basis. His contract with BVB runs until 2028. Other clubs were also recently said to be interested in Kabar. Among those mentioned as possible destinations were VfB Stuttgart, 1. FC Köln, Parma Calcio, AC Monza and FC St. Gallen. Now, however, much points to Nijmegen.

After the one-year loan expires, Kabar is expected to return to Dortmund in the summer of 2027. After that, both sides want to reassess the sporting situation. A departure had already been a topic last winter. However, a planned loan move to Hamburger SV ultimately fell through at short notice.

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