Dortmund impressed by Benfica defender, want him in Germany | OneFootball

A European giant is said to have sent an emissary to NRG Stadium, in Houston, with the aim of taking notes on the performance delivered by Tomás Araújo in the 1-1 draw between Portugal and DR Congo, in the opening group-stage match of the World Cup. The club in question is Borussia Dortmund.

The news is reported by German TV channel Sport1, which says the Bundesliga runners-up are interested in signing the 24-year-old defender. The historic German club’s interest comes at a time when the heart of the defense has become a real “headache” for coach Niko Kovac, due to the end of Niklas Sule’s career at the age of 30 and the serious injury suffered by Emre Can, which will keep him off the pitch for many months.

It should also be taken into account that Nico Schlotterbeck, although he recently extended his contract with the club until 2031, is on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in European football, such as José Mourinho’s Real Madrid.

, just like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund’s eternal rival, so at this moment, his continuation wearing the eagle on his chest ahead of the 2026/27 season cannot be taken for granted.

However, Benfica are not considering letting the centre-back go, as he is seen as one of the club’s main figures for both the present and the future, and the Eagles do not want to weaken the heart of the defense any further. You can read the Exclusive to find out more.

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