New goalkeeper on the radar? BVB keeping tabs on Konstantinos Tzolakis | OneFootball

Currently, there are no rumors surrounding Gregor Kobel, but you can set your watch to the fact that Borussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper will once again be linked with top international clubs in the coming months. While BVB wouldn’t necessarily have to worry about the Swiss player’s departure even then, it appears they are still keeping an eye on the goalkeeper market.

With Alexander Meyer, whose contract is expiring, and Patrick Drewes, who is tied to the club until 2027, Dortmund has two experienced backups for Kobel in the squad, both of whom are content with their roles as number two and three. However, it remains uncertain whether both will continue at BVB. After all, from July 1, Diant Ramaj—signed last summer as a long-term number one and currently on loan at 1. FC Heidenheim—will also be under contract in Dortmund again.

Whether Ramaj, who chose playing time in Heidenheim over a spot on the bench at BVB, will get an open competition with Kobel remains to be seen. It’s not out of the question that the 24-year-old might take a different path if the hoped-for opportunity to claim the Dortmund goal (still) doesn’t arise.

BVB Scouts in Piraeus

Since there are still some question marks regarding the current goalkeepers, BVB is apparently preparing for the possibility that a need might arise between the posts. According to the Greek portal “Sports DNA,” BVB scouts were reportedly present on Wednesday evening at the Champions League match between Olympiakos Piraeus and Real Madrid (3:4) to take a closer look at Konstantinos Tzolakis, the home team’s goalkeeper.

The 23-year-old goalkeeper has so far played seven senior international matches for Greece, but is only the number two behind Odysseas Vlachodimos. At Olympiakos, Tzolakis has only been the first-choice keeper since spring 2024, so he is still at the beginning of his career, with plenty of development potential.

Whether Dortmund’s apparent interest will become concrete is currently completely open and will certainly depend on other personnel decisions as well.

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