Contract expiring: BVB make decision on Süle | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund has made a decision regarding Niklas Süle. The central defender is set to leave – at the latest by summer.

The future of Niklas Süle at Borussia Dortmund seems to be decided: According to information from the Ruhr Nachrichten, the central defender will leave the club by summer at the latest. An extension of his contract beyond 2026 is therefore out of the question – internally, the Süle chapter at BVB is already considered closed.

The native of Frankfurt joined Dortmund on a free transfer from FC Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022. The transfer was considered a coup at the time, as the 49-time national player was available for free and was expected to provide stability to the defense. However, in his nearly four years with the Black and Yellows, Süle has rarely justified the high expectations and his top salary of around twelve million euros per year.

In the current season, the 30-year-old has only made seven appearances and around 500 minutes of play across all competitions. This clearly reflects his sporting situation: Süle has fallen far in the internal hierarchy of central defenders and is now only considered the fifth choice. Coach Niko Kovac prefers younger and more aggressive players like the 20-year-old Argentine Aaron Anselmino.

Süle's Exit at BVB Sealed: Contract Will Not Be Extended

In the DFB-Pokal against Eintracht Frankfurt, Süle only got a chance because Anselmino was threatened with a yellow-red card. At least he delivered a decent performance there, scored in the penalty shootout, and received praise from the coach – but this did not signify a turnaround in his situation.

Health setbacks also contributed to Süle's difficult situation: In the summer, he had to recover from a muscle bundle tear, which set him back. Additionally, his recent performance in the Bundesliga match against his former club FC Bayern caused confusion. After a weak first half, Süle was substituted at halftime, and internally, his passive defensive behavior reportedly sparked much discussion.

Given his limited playing time and high salary, BVB sees no basis for further collaboration. It has long been considered unlikely that the club would be willing to continue the costly package. Now, the decision seems to be final.

What lies ahead for Niklas Süle is uncertain. The defender has a penchant for the English Premier League and could find a fresh start there – perhaps even as early as winter.

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