Veerman on the way: must this BVB star leave now? | OneFootball

Joey Veerman apparently is on the verge of a move to Borussia Dortmund. His arrival could have far-reaching consequences for one BVB star.

Borussia Dortmund apparently is close to signing Joey Veerman. The 27-year-old PSV Eindhoven midfielder is expected to undergo his medical on Monday and then sign a long-term contract with BVB. Dortmund are reportedly set to trigger the Dutchman’s release clause, which stands at €22 million.

Veerman himself had already made it clear after PSV’s 2-1 win over Excelsior Rotterdam, in which he played the full 90 minutes, that he could very well imagine a move to Dortmund. Speaking to the media, he called BVB a “fantastic opportunity for me.” At the same time, he increased the pressure on those in charge: Borussia Dortmund need to “hurry up if they really want me.”

With Veerman, coach Niko Kovac would get an experienced player for the center of midfield. The Dutchman has made 198 competitive appearances for PSV so far, scoring 38 goals and setting up another 67. But his imminent arrival could have consequences for another BVB professional.

Joey Veerman on the verge of a BVB move: What happens to Sabitzer?

According to a report by Ruhr Nachrichten, this mainly concerns Marcel Sabitzer. The 32-year-old had already lost importance recently. In central midfield, Kovac has increasingly relied on Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham. Veerman’s arrival now adds even more competition. Sabitzer’s contract only runs until 2027, and the Austrian international is also said to earn around €8 million per year. For a potential backup, that would be an extremely expensive overall package.

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A departure could therefore be quite interesting for BVB. However, it is unlikely to be easy. Sabitzer is said to have recently already turned down a move to Bologna FC. According to BILD, only two categories of clubs are an option for him: Champions League participants or clubs from Saudi Arabia.

Dortmund’s transfer plans are thus quickly gathering pace again after their failed pursuit of Said El Mala. In addition to Veerman, Giannis Konstantelias of PAOK Thessaloniki is also expected to arrive. BVB boss Carsten Cramer had previously already announced: “Borussia Dortmund is always well prepared for all eventualities. And I believe we have something good up our sleeve.” For Sabitzer, however, that preparation could now mean that his time in Dortmund ends earlier than planned.

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