Instead of a BVB extension: Real move for Kobel? | OneFootball

After strong years at BVB, Gregor Kobel has apparently moved onto Real Madrid’s radar. The future of Thibaut Courtois could play a decisive role in the matter.

Gregor Kobel has long established himself as one of Borussia Dortmund’s most important players. But now the future of the Swiss national team goalkeeper at BVB could once again become a bigger topic. Reports from Spain suggest there may be interest from Real Madrid.

According to the Spanish newspaper AS, Kobel has already been offered to Los Blancos as a potential option for the goalkeeper position. Those in charge in Madrid are said to be closely monitoring the 28-year-old’s development and contract situation. However, according to the report, there have so far been no concrete talks about a transfer between Real, BVB, and Kobel.

The key factor in the Spanish record champions’ further considerations is above all the future of Thibaut Courtois. Real want to continue working with their long-time number one. An agreement on a new contract until 2028 is now reportedly close. If that goes through as expected, a possible move for Kobel to Madrid would likely become significantly less probable for the time being.

Real Madrid reportedly monitoring BVB star Gregor Kobel

For Borussia Dortmund, the situation nevertheless remains interesting. Kobel is still under contract with the Bundesliga club until the summer of 2028. BVB are said to be very interested in extending the Swiss player’s deal early and tying him to the club long term. Whether Kobel himself is willing to extend remains unclear so far.

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Since his move from VfB Stuttgart to Dortmund in the summer of 2021, the Swiss goalkeeper has been the clear number one for the Black and Yellows. He has now made 221 competitive appearances for BVB. In that time, Kobel has kept 72 clean sheets and conceded a total of 282 goals.

The fact that top international clubs are looking at him is nothing new. In the past, Kobel has been linked with Bayern Munich, among others, and there has also reportedly been interest from the Premier League. Real Madrid are now another prominent name. At the moment, however, there are no signs of a concrete approach from the Spanish club—especially not if Courtois does indeed extend his contract.

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