Ricken announces transfer: BVB looking to strengthen in this position | OneFootball

After the disappointing results in the cup competitions, Borussia Dortmund is drawing consequences for the upcoming transfer summer. Sporting CEO Lars Ricken announces that BVB especially wants to strengthen one particular position.

Borussia Dortmund is apparently planning targeted reinforcements for the coming transfer summer. Sporting CEO Lars Ricken has now made it clear in an interview with WAZ which position BVB wants to be particularly active in: the wing. Although Dortmund has managed to win some games this season, they failed precisely at crucial moments.

The early exits from the Champions League and the DFB Cup, as well as a significant gap behind FC Bayern in the Bundesliga, show from the management's perspective that the team lacks quality in certain areas. Ricken sees a particular need for action on the flanks. When asked whether Borussia Dortmund wants to sign a difference-maker for the wing in the summer, the CEO answered unequivocally: “Yes, that is a goal. Period.”

Just last summer, the management had deliberately decided against such a signing. The main reason was the tactical approach of coach Niko Kovac, who often plays with two wing-backs instead of classic wingers. Now, however, the perspective seems to have changed.

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However, the financial leeway remains limited. Due to the early exit from the Champions League, the club is missing out on millions in revenue. Nevertheless, the club still considers itself financially stable enough to be active in the transfer market.

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Ricken therefore rules out selling important players for financial reasons. “The sporting reputational damage is much greater than the financial,” explained the 49-year-old. Although the season’s outcome is “annoying and painful,” the club has worked solidly in recent years. “The budget will hardly change. Therefore, we do not have to sell players.”

Basically, BVB also wants to remain true to its previous transfer strategy in the future. Absolute world stars like Harry Kane from FC Bayern continue to be hardly realistic for Dortmund. Instead, the club continues to focus on developing players with great potential.

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