Transfer setback: BVB miss out on top target | OneFootball

Shortly before the end of the transfer window, BVB has suffered a setback. One of their preferred targets has apparently decided in favor of another club.

Borussia Dortmund have apparently suffered a setback in their search for a new right-back. Héctor Fort, who in recent weeks had been heavily linked with BVB, is on the verge of moving from FC Barcelona to Real Sociedad. The Black and Yellows now look set to miss out.

According to Sky, BVB were heavily interested in the 20-year-old Spaniard and also held talks with FC Barcelona. However, the two clubs did not reach a quick agreement. Fort, who wants to leave Barça in search of regular playing time, apparently did not want to wait any longer for a breakthrough in the negotiations.

Instead, the Spanish youth international is now heading to Real Sociedad. Transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Fort has chosen the Basque club. Gerard Romero and Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the impending transfer. According to Romano, the right-back has already given his approval to his new club.

Héctor Fort chooses against BVB

There are slightly differing reports regarding the financial details. Fabrizio Romano and Gerard Romero report a transfer fee of eight million euros. According to Sky, however, Real Sociedad will pay 8.5 million euros for the defender. The reports agree that FC Barcelona will retain a 50 percent sell-on clause for any future transfer.

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In addition, the Catalans have apparently kept open the option of bringing Fort back at a later date. According to Sky reporter Patrick Berger, the deal includes a buy-back clause worth 20 million euros. For BVB, the decision is particularly frustrating, as Fort had been seen as a possible reinforcement for the right side of defense.

There is still a need for action there following the departure of Yan Couto, who has joined Como on loan. Sporting director Ole Book and Dortmund’s decision-makers must now look for an alternative. However, with the end of the transfer window fast approaching, there is not much time left to put Plan B into action.

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