Duranville set for exit? Bundesliga duo chasing BVB starlet | OneFootball

After numerous setbacks, BVB jewel Julien Duranville faces an uncertain future in Dortmund. Now, two Bundesliga clubs are showing keen interest.

Julien Duranville was once considered one of the most exciting talents in Europe. But since his move to Borussia Dortmund in January 2023, his development has been anything but smooth. Injuries have repeatedly set back the now 19-year-old, preventing him from truly establishing himself at BVB to this day. Now, much suggests that the attacker’s future no longer lies in Dortmund – and that competition from within the Bundesliga is already waiting in the wings.

Most recently, coach Niko Kovac chose unusually clear words when asked about the young Belgian’s situation after the 2-0 win against Hoffenheim. “We are at BVB, and at BVB there are really good players. He is one of them. But the others are better,” explained the coach, making it clear why Duranville currently plays no role.

Duranville has struggled with numerous injuries since his arrival in Dortmund. Just as he seemed on the verge of his breakthrough last season, a serious shoulder injury at the Club World Cup stopped him in his tracks. For weeks, he was not allowed to take part in any duels – a major setback that pushed him far out of the coach’s focus.

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Although he is now fit again and has made two appearances for the U23s, his name has recently not appeared in either the first-team squad or the second team. In total, he has only made 27 competitive appearances for the first team so far – and has missed more than 80 matches due to various injuries.

While the sporting outlook in Dortmund is becoming increasingly bleak, the competition is stirring: According to VoetbalNieuws.be, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Werder Bremen have targeted Duranville as a possible winter transfer. Both clubs are reportedly interested in a loan or even a permanent move. Duranville and his agent are also said to be actively seeking a change in order to finally play regularly again.

For BVB, a temporary separation could also make sense. A loan within the Bundesliga would provide the youngster with valuable playing time at a high level – provided his body finally holds up. In any case, the path back into the squad in Dortmund currently appears to be blocked.

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