Next talent set to leave: Tullberg pounces for BVB | OneFootball

After Julien Duranville and Cole Campbell, Borussia Dortmund could be about to lose another talent. One player is reportedly on the verge of a move to FC Midtjylland, managed by former BVB coach Mike Tullberg.

Borussia Dortmund apparently faces another departure of a promising homegrown player. As the Danish football magazine Tipsbladet reports, Kjell Wätjen is on the verge of joining FC Midtjylland. According to the report, the parties involved have already largely agreed on a transfer, which could be officially completed in the near future.

Mike Tullberg is playing a key role in the deal. The current head coach of the Danish top-flight club spent a total of six years at Borussia Dortmund, where he worked among other roles as coach of the U19 team. During that time, he also coached Wätjen, whom he now apparently wants to bring to Midtjylland. For the 20-year-old, it could mean a reunion with a coach who closely guided his development during his youth career.

Wätjen on the verge of leaving BVB: Reunion with Tullberg

In Dortmund, it had already been apparent for some time that Wätjen did not have a long-term future with the first team. Although there were interim plans to test the versatile midfielder as a right wing-back during pre-season, those plans have apparently now been dropped. Despite a contract running until 2028, there is therefore much to suggest that he will leave this summer.

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Last season, the Germany U20 international gained valuable experience in professional football while on loan at VfL Bochum. He featured regularly there, making 29 competitive appearances and contributing two goals and one assist. The loan gave Wätjen the playing time he had hoped for and also drew international attention to him.

So far, the homegrown player has made only four appearances for Borussia Dortmund’s first team. A move to FC Midtjylland would now give Wätjen the chance to establish himself permanently at top-flight level. At the same time, after the departures of Julien Duranville and Cole Campbell, he could already be the next talent BVB lets go in this summer’s transfer window.

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