Italy instead of England? Roma want Julian Brandt too | OneFootball

After seven years at Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt is looking for a new challenge after this season for the late summer to autumn of his career. It is likely that the 29-year-old’s path will lead abroad, especially since Bayer Leverkusen has already ruled out a return that was briefly discussed in the media, and there are otherwise hardly any suitable alternatives in the Bundesliga.

In recent weeks, Brandt has been linked in Spain with top clubs such as FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, as well as with several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal. However, it is rather difficult to assess how strong the interest in the Bremen-born player really is among Europe’s elite clubs.

It is quite possible, though, that Brandt will end up at a club a tier below that – and that his move may lead neither to England nor Spain, but to Italy instead. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AS Roma, who could lose their key attacking midfielder Paulo Dybala, have shown growing interest in Brandt. There have reportedly already been initial contacts, although a decision could also depend on how the season ends.

Roma not yet certain of European football in 2026/27

In the short term, Brandt is also unlikely to commit to Roma because the Giallorossi have not yet secured a place in European competition for next season. At present, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are only sixth in the table and would therefore have to settle for the Conference League, although they are also only four points clear of seventh place.

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However, qualification for the Champions League, which is the actual target, is still within reach with only a three-point gap to fourth place – and that would certainly not hurt Roma’s chances of winning Brandt’s approval.

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