Will Wätjen return to BVB? First signs emerging | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is planning a transformation in the summer – but what role does Kjell Wätjen play in this? An initial trend regarding the future of the loan player is already emerging.

What will happen with Kjell Wätjen in the summer? The midfielder from Borussia Dortmund is currently on loan to VfL Bochum. A return to BVB is fundamentally possible, but according to a report by WAZ, much currently points to a different solution.

The 20-year-old wanted to further develop in Bochum through regular appearances. In the current season, the German U20 national player has appeared in more than 20 competitive matches and has been in the starting lineup multiple times. At BVB, Wätjen has long been considered a great talent from their own youth ranks. Nevertheless, a breakthrough with the Champions League participant currently seems difficult.

According to the report, his name is hardly mentioned internally when it comes to the next generation of Dortmund talents. Instead, other youngsters are more in focus, including Justin Lerma, Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, or Luca Reggiani. Accordingly, the chances are currently considered low that Wätjen will immediately play a role in Dortmund's professional squad in the summer.

Wätjen at BVB with a contract until 2028

Another loan is therefore considered a realistic scenario. VfL Bochum could also play a role again. According to information from WAZ, the club is fundamentally open to continuing the collaboration with the midfielder, even though no concrete decision has been made yet.

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Wätjen himself does not want to concern himself with his future at the moment. The focus is solely on his current situation in Bochum. “That doesn't concern me at all right now. I am here at the moment. I am fighting to get back into the starting lineup. I am not looking at what is happening at BVB right now.”

Fundamentally, he can imagine staying longer at VfL. “Certainly. But nothing has been clarified yet, also regarding the Dortmund side. BVB ultimately holds the reins. We will see what happens.” It is clear: Wätjen is still under contract in Dortmund for the long term – until 2028. Thus, BVB still has control over the decision regarding his future. A final solution for the summer is yet to be determined.

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