Future wide open: PAOK deny deal for BVB talent Lerma | OneFootball

What will happen to Justin Lerma? The highly rated talent from Ecuador currently finds himself at a sporting dead end. The 18-year-old plays no role in the senior squad, a loan move did not materialize, and he is not allowed to play for the U23s. The midfield jewel will have to stay at Borussia Dortmund until winter – and then what?

According to media reports from his Ecuadorian homeland, at least a solution had emerged for the next transfer window. According to those reports, BVB and PAOK Thessaloniki had agreed on a loan deal for Lerma starting in January 2027. A connection to the renowned Greek club already exists. Giannis Konstantelias (23), currently sidelined with a torn ACL, left the four-time national champions only a few weeks ago.

With a contract running until 2031, the Black and Yellows are giving the youngster time to develop. But Lerma needs playing time. A loan therefore seems like a very obvious solution. But with the summer transfer window closed, the 18-year-old will have to remain in Dortmund for at least the next few months.

BVB with connections to Thessaloniki

According to information from the portal 4-4-2, Lerma will not be joining PAOK for the time being. Sources close to the club reportedly say that no agreement exists with BVB. There have not even been any talks about a loan move for the youngster. The report therefore stands in clear contrast to the reports from Ecuador.

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Rumors say that Lerma’s name also came up during Dortmund’s transfer efforts for Konstantelias. But that has not been confirmed either.

Whether the Greeks will actually get in touch with Borussia in January remains to be seen. In any case, there is currently no contractual basis or fixed agreement between the clubs.

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