Serie A interest: should BVB fear losing striker gem Inácio? | OneFootball

Joy and sorrow can be very close together in football at times. Samuele Inácio recently had to experience that firsthand. The 18-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker was sent off, only to redeem himself just a few days later with a brace.

It all happened quickly. The clock had barely gone around three times before Inácio’s night was already over. In BVB’s Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV (2-0), Niko Kovac (54) brought the Italo-Brazilian on in the 74th minute. Three minutes later, the youngster was shown a red card.

Even so, Dortmund’s head coach kept faith with Inácio in the DFB-Pokal match at fifth-tier side HEBC (5-0), which took place just a few days later. He even named the attacker in his starting XI. The young pro repaid that trust with a brace to make it 3-0 and 4-0.

Inácio enjoys a strong reputation internationally. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur on X, Inter Milan and Juventus were already chasing the youngster in the summer. Both Italian giants continue to keep a close eye on the gem. Another attempt is expected no earlier than the winter transfer window. However, a sale by BVB is considered rather unlikely at this point.

Kovac thrilled with Inácio

As Inácio only extended his contract in Dortmund until June 2029 back in May, the Black and Yellows would demand an extremely high transfer fee for any early move. His market value has climbed to €15 million, according to transfermarkt.de – also due to his debut for the Italian national team.

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Kovac is considered one of Inácio’s biggest supporters. “A terrific footballer,” Absolut Fussball quoted the BVB coach as saying on the occasion of the striker’s professional debut in March 2026. “If he stays healthy, he will have a really great career,” the 54-year-old is convinced. “At 17, I already see many things that a very good player will have in the future,” the coach added. The young pro will not only be “the future of this club, but also of Italian football in the national team.”

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