Stiff competition: BVB apparently keen on Brazilian wonderkid | OneFootball

An attacking talent from Brazil has caught Borussia Dortmund’s attention. But BVB face strong competition in the race for the 18-year-old – especially from the Premier League.

Borussia Dortmund are continuing to push ahead with their plans for next season – and are increasingly focusing on promising talents from South America. Following the already confirmed transfers of Justin Lerma and Kauã Prates, Brazilian youngster Lucca from São Paulo FC could be the next young player to come onto the Black and Yellows’ radar.

As reported by BILD, BVB’s scouts have been closely monitoring the 18-year-old winger. According to the report, Lucca is already very familiar to Dortmund’s talent spotters after they have watched him several times. The attacker is considered technically gifted, capable of playing on either wing, and despite his young age is already part of São Paulo’s senior squad.

Lucca made his debut in May 2025 in the Copa Libertadores against Club Libertad – and immediately made headlines by scoring on his first appearance. So far, he has made 16 competitive appearances for the first team. At the same time, he is part of Brazil’s U20 national team, where he has played alongside Dortmund new signing Kauã Prates, among others.

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With an estimated market value of around three million euros and a contract running until 2028, a transfer would in principle be within reach. However, a move is considered difficult: according to BILD, numerous European clubs are interested in the winger. Arsenal’s pursuit is said to be particularly serious, and they are currently believed to be in pole position in the race for Lucca.

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For Borussia Dortmund, however, one advantage could be that young players have traditionally been given better development opportunities and more chances to play here than at many international top clubs. In addition, such a transfer would fit the club’s strategic direction: BVB have recently invested specifically in South American talents and appear determined to continue down that path.

Whether sporting director Ole Book can already pull off his first transfer coup remains to be seen – but the battle for the Brazilian jewel is already in full swing.

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