New goalkeeper for BVB? Candidate responds to transfer rumours | OneFootball

Is Borussia Dortmund about to sign a new goalkeeper? A Polish Champions League keeper is in the spotlight – and now responds to the rumors.

According to reports, Borussia Dortmund has set its sights on a new goalkeeper. The focus is on Mateusz Kochalski, who is currently under contract with Azerbaijani champion Qarabag FK and is showing strong performances in the Champions League.

Azerbaijani portals report that BVB coach Niko Kovac has been observing the 25-year-old Pole for months. Kovac has reportedly even asked the club management to allocate a transfer budget for the keeper. The coach is a "great admirer" of the goalkeeper and has closely followed his development in the Champions League.

The portal Sportnews.az reported, citing German journalists, that Kovac has already instructed his bosses at BVB to release funds for a possible signing.

Niko Kovac allegedly wants a new goalkeeper: BVB monitors Mateusz Kochalski

Kochalski only moved from Stal Mielec to Baku in the summer of 2024, where he signed a contract until 2027. The 1.90-meter-tall goalkeeper is currently playing his first Champions League season – and doing so very successfully: Qarabag has so far surprised with victories against Benfica Lisbon (3:2) and FC Copenhagen (2:0).

When asked about the alleged interest from Dortmund, Kochalski reacted cautiously. He told the portal futbolxeber.az: "I can't say anything about that. I have only read what has been written. I have no other information."

Despite the rumors, a possible transfer is currently difficult to assess. With Gregor Kobel, BVB has an undisputed first-choice goalkeeper whose contract runs until 2028. Behind him is Alexander Meyer, whose future is unclear – his contract ends in the summer of 2026. Additionally, Diant Ramaj is currently on loan to 1. FC Heidenheim.

The interest in Mateusz Kochalski nevertheless shows that Dortmund's management is keeping an eye on the goalkeeper position for the long term. Whether a transfer will actually happen remains to be seen.

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