Transfer coup: BVB snatch top talent coveted by Bayern | OneFootball

An Italian top talent is apparently on the verge of a move to BVB. In doing so, Borussia Dortmund is leaving renowned competition from across Europe behind.

Borussia Dortmund continue to focus heavily on young players with great development potential in the transfer market. Now, BVB apparently stand on the brink of signing another highly promising talent. Roberto Scaglione of CFC Genoa is set to move to Dortmund – even though Bayern Munich and several top European clubs are also said to have pursued the 16-year-old.

According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, talks over a transfer for the Italian U17 international are already in the decisive phase. However, the deal has not been fully completed yet. For the international transfer of a minor, the required FIFA procedure must first be carried out.

Dortmund are reportedly willing to pay around one million euros to Genoa for Scaglione. A considerable investment for a player who has yet to make an appearance for the Italian club’s senior team. The attacking midfielder has mainly gained match practice at youth level and has already made several appearances for Italy’s junior national teams.

BVB apparently win the race for top talent Roberto Scaglione

How high Dortmund’s hopes are is also apparently reflected in who is leading the negotiations. According to the report, sporting director Ole Book and managing director for sport Lars Ricken are personally handling the matter. Scaglione is initially expected to play for the U19 and U23 sides, but in the long term Dortmund see him as a candidate for the senior squad.

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What is particularly remarkable is the level of competition for the Italian. In addition to Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Inter Milan are also said to have shown interest. A key factor in Scaglione’s decision may have been the pathway outlined by Dortmund, offering him a comparatively early route into professional football.

The potential transfer therefore fits BVB’s current direction. With players such as Konstantinos Karetsas, Kaua Prates, Justin Lerma and Joane Gadou, the Black and Yellows have already signed several young talents. Scaglione could now become the next building block in this strategy – and at the same time a transfer success against some of Europe’s most prominent rivals.

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