New deal planned: BVB keen to tie Luca Reggiani down long-term | OneFootball

Within ten days, Luca Reggiani not only made his first two appearances in the Bundesliga, but on Tuesday, during the 2-0 victory against Atalanta Bergamo, he made his starting debut for Borussia Dortmund and even played in the Champions League. In the top match on Saturday evening against RB Leipzig, the 18-year-old central defender is once again expected to be in the starting lineup and could soon find himself at the negotiating table with his advisors.

As reported by Italian sports journalist Nicolo Schira, BVB wants to secure Reggiani with a new, long-term contract. Although the Italian U19 national player already has a contract until 2028, there is neither urgency nor pressure to act. However, Borussia apparently wants to acknowledge Reggiani's development and likely prevent any thoughts of a transfer by adjusting his salary.

Niko Kovac slows down

At the press conference before the game in Leipzig, coach Niko Kovac was keen to strike the right balance regarding Reggiani. “We don't want to see everything as positive too soon. He has played really well, especially considering he was only with us for ten days,” praised the BVB coach, while also acting as a cautionary voice: “We will have to be careful not to burn him out. We need to see how we manage his workload.”

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Since Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Süle, Emre Can, and Filippo Mane are still unavailable, and Julian Ryerson has recently proven his worth as a right wing-back, there is no alternative to Reggiani in Leipzig. He thus faces his next trial on the big stage and can once again support Kovac's thesis: “If he remains grounded, he can certainly become a very good footballer,” believes the Dortmund coach, but he also mentions a key requirement: “We have all seen that, but it also requires a healthy mindset.”

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