Shock exit from BVB? Silva sets the record straight | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund's new signing Fabio Silva dispels transfer rumors. The Portuguese player openly explains why his start was difficult – and why he still believes in his future at BVB.

For months, rumors circulated about a possible separation between Fabio Silva and Borussia Dortmund. Now, the Portuguese player has made it clear to the club's media how he views his future at BVB – and it sounds anything but like a farewell.

His start in Dortmund was far from ideal. The forward joined last summer for around 22.5 million euros from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but initially had to sit out due to injury. A persistent adductor injury set him back several weeks, and he could only join the action late. Looking back, Silva openly says: "It was difficult because I was injured upon my arrival. I think that's not the best condition for a fresh start. It wasn't my ideal start at the club, and that was the negative aspect of the situation."

Now 23, he is fully fit again, but under coach Niko Kovac, he mostly comes off the bench. Out of his 16 official appearances, Silva started only three times, yet he has already been directly involved in several goals. The trend is upward – and the player himself feels that he is getting closer to his performance peak: "I think now people can see that I have a lot to offer the team."

After a tough start: Fabio Silva fights his way back at BVB

Nevertheless, recent reports about a possible early departure caused unrest. Silva himself has now put a stop to that. Instead of considering a transfer, he sets clear goals in Dortmund: "I have a long journey ahead of me, and the fans can expect many good things from me." His focus is on asserting himself step by step and giving the team new impulses with his playing style.

The club management also sends a clear signal. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has repeatedly made it clear that the club plans to keep the striker long-term: "Fabio will stay. I have no desire to let him go. Why should we do that?"

For Silva, what matters most is the here and now. After difficult years with many changes and setbacks, he wants to finally find consistency in Dortmund – both sportingly and personally. A quick departure? Currently, that doesn't seem to be an issue at BVB anymore.

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