Instead of Bayern: Tullberg tips BVB to sign striking starlet | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund might soon have the upper hand in the transfer battle for a striking talent. Former BVB coach Mike Tullberg playfully taunts FC Bayern and firmly rejects the Munich club.

FC Bayern Munich apparently continues to show great interest in the striking talent Franculino Dju from FC Midtjylland. However, coach Mike Tullberg has now clearly rejected a possible transfer to the German record champions, while also causing a stir with a jab at his former club Borussia Dortmund.

According to the Danish portal bold.dk, scouts from FC Bayern were in the stands during the recent 1-1 draw between Midtjylland and Aarhus GF to observe Franculino. The 21-year-old forward thanked them with the goal that secured the final score. This season, the Guinea-Bissau national player has scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 24 competitive matches – an impressive record that has sparked interest.

However, Tullberg is not considering a winter transfer. "He stays here," the coach made clear in an interview with bold.dk. "I have told the club that I want my players to stay, and I do not expect anyone to leave." He has "absolutely no" concerns that Franculino might leave Midtjylland.

Ex-BVB coach Tullberg taunts Bayern and praises Franculino

With a wink, the 39-year-old added: "There are no FCM players who will move to Bayern Munich. If they leave us, they will go to Dortmund." This statement quickly caught attention in Germany – after all, Tullberg was with BVB from 2019 to 2025 and even coached the Bundesliga team there for a time before he returned to his Danish homeland in the summer.

Franculino himself had already made it clear in the summer that he has higher long-term goals: "I am very happy here, but of course, I dream of playing in a bigger league one day. I want to play in the Spanish LaLiga and win the Champions League."

In addition to the German record champions, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are also said to have their eyes on the young striker. Given his strong performances, Franculino is likely to be on the radar of major clubs again next summer.

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