Contract surprise at BVB: Inácio tied down far longer than thought? | OneFootball

Apparently, Samuele Inácio is tied to Borussia Dortmund for significantly longer than previously assumed. This gives BVB more time in the face of interest from international top clubs – and they are already considering the next extension.

At Borussia Dortmund, Samuele Inácio’s contract situation has unexpectedly developed differently from what had long been assumed. As BILD reports, the attacking talent is committed to BVB for much longer than was previously known.

According to the report, when Inácio joined from Atalanta Bergamo’s youth academy in 2024, he initially signed a three-year development contract. Around his 18th birthday on April 2, this automatically converted into a professional contract – and now runs until 2029. Previously, it had been assumed publicly that the deal would last until 2027.

With this arrangement, BVB has put itself in a much more relaxed position. Interest from international heavyweights has long since been sparked: both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are said to be closely monitoring the skillful right-footer, while Real Madrid has also already been linked with him. The long-term contract gives Dortmund more control – even though another extension is already being discussed. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, talks are underway over an extension until at least 2030, and possibly even until 2031.

Samuele Inácio tied to BVB until 2029

In addition to the contract length, Inácio’s salary is also likely to have improved significantly. Before his promotion to the professional squad, he is said to have earned around €150,000 per year, but according to the report, that figure is now noticeably higher.

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On the pitch, the youngster is repaying that trust. After a few brief appearances, he recently started back-to-back Bundesliga matches – in the 4-0 win over SC Freiburg and in the 0-1 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 18-year-old has now made a total of five competitive appearances in the black-and-yellow shirt. Coach Niko Kovac has been particularly impressed by Inácio’s work rate in training and his development.

One thing is clear: with a contract running until 2029, Borussia Dortmund currently faces far less pressure than expected regarding Inácio – and still appears to be pushing for an even longer-term partnership.

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