Three-way battle in Spain for BVB striker Fábio Silva | OneFootball

In preseason, his place in the team seemed secure. But once the first competitive matches begin, Fábio Silva (24) could be facing a spot on the bench.

Despite all the transfer rumors, Serhou Guirassy remains part of the BVB squad. If the 30-year-old goal scorer stays at Borussia, he is also likely to remain the number one option in central attack next season. That would leave Silva with little more than a substitute role.

Even his goal in preseason in the 1-0 win over FC Tokyo is unlikely to change much. The Portuguese forward is hardworking, covers a lot of ground, but lacks real goal threat in front of the opposition’s net. Last season, Silva made 39 appearances but scored only three times. His seven assists improve his record only slightly.

When he played for UD Las Palmas in 2024/25 on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, his statistics looked a bit different. Although he was unable to prevent the club from the holiday island of Gran Canaria from being relegated, Silva still attracted positive attention in La Liga with ten goals in 25 appearances.

Sale or loan? BVB has the choice

His performances in Spain have by no means been forgotten, as transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports on X. No fewer than three clubs from Spain’s top flight — Real Betis, Villarreal CF, and newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña — are pursuing the BVB striker.

According to the report, however, the Black and Yellows are not interested in selling the one-time Portugal international. A loan move for Silva, who is under contract until 2030, is said to be definitely not out of the question.

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Together with Dortmund sporting director Ole Book (40), the Portuguese player’s agency is said to be analyzing the offers currently on the table from the Spanish trio, according to fichajes.net. In order not to miss preseason preparations with his future club, Silva is reportedly aiming to complete a final move to Betis, Villarreal, or A Coruña by no later than August 12.

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