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Borussia Dortmund have unveiled Daniel Sumbu as the next new signing for their U23 team. The attacking talent joins BVB on a one-year loan from Sturm Graz.

Borussia Dortmund are continuing their planning for the U23 squad and have completed another signing. Daniel Sumbu will join BVB on loan from Austrian champions Sturm Graz for the coming season and is set to gain match practice in the Regionalliga West.

The 19-year-old has been regarded as a major talent for years. Sumbu was developed at SV Neubeckum, Beckumer SV and SV Lippstadt before making his breakthrough at Arminia Bielefeld at an early age. The attacking player made his debut in the 3. Liga at just 16 years old.

In February 2025, Sumbu moved from Bielefeld to Sturm Graz. While he has yet to make the step up to the first team, he gained valuable experience with the Austrian top club’s second team. Since his move, he has made 32 appearances in total, scoring six goals and providing two assists. In the past season alone, he played 21 matches in Austria’s second division, contributing three goals and two assists.

BVB U23 sign Daniel Sumbu on loan

The forward is now set to continue his development in Dortmund. At BVB II, he is already the sixth external new signing for the coming season and is expected to strengthen the attack following the departure of top scorer Babis Drakas.

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Sturm Graz also see the loan as the right step for the young attacking player. Sporting managing director Michael Parensen explained: “Daniel has taken important steps in his first year and a half at Sturm and continued to develop in the second division. At the same time, we are convinced that this move will do him good at this stage. In Germany, he will find an environment he knows and where he can continue working on his game. We still believe he has a lot of potential and wish him all the best for the loan spell.”

Whether BVB will be able to sign the loanee on a permanent deal afterwards remains unclear at this stage. Dortmund have not yet announced a purchase option.

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