After top-club interest, BVB want to tie down two key players | OneFootball

Following interest from several top European clubs, Borussia Dortmund wants to secure the long-term futures of two stars. BVB is planning to extend the contracts of both key players early until 2030.

Borussia Dortmund is continuing its long-term squad planning and wants to tie down two important key players to the club at an early stage. As Sport Bild reports, the contracts of Waldemar Anton and Julian Ryerson, which currently run until 2028, are set to be extended to 2030 before the end of the year. With this move, BVB not only wants to focus on continuity, but also protect itself against growing interest from top international clubs.

Julian Ryerson in particular has played his way onto the radar of several top European clubs with his performances. According to BILD, Manchester United has already made contact with the Norwegian’s representatives, while FC Barcelona is also said to be monitoring the right-back. Ryerson, whose strengths for a long time lay primarily in defense, developed into a real attacking weapon last season.

In the Bundesliga, he set up 15 goals in 31 appearances, adding two assists in the Champions League and another in the DFB-Pokal. Overall, the 28-year-old recorded 18 assists across all competitions and further increased his market value. He is also currently delivering strong performances with Norway at the World Cup.

BVB wants to extend Ryerson and Anton

Waldemar Anton is also on the radar of international clubs. According to consistent media reports, Manchester United is looking into the center-back. However, there are currently said to be no concrete talks between the clubs. Rather, Anton feels at home in Dortmund and is not currently pursuing a move away.

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Internally, the 29-year-old already holds a high standing. As reported by kicker, Anton is considered the favorite for the vacant role of third team captain after Julian Brandt left the club. Since captain Emre Can (cruciate ligament tear) and his deputy Nico Schlotterbeck (medial ligament tear) will both be sidelined for an extended period, Anton could wear the captain’s armband more often, especially at the start of the new season.

As part of a contract extension, the Germany international is also reportedly in line for a significant pay rise, according to kicker. So far, Anton is said to sit in the middle range of Dortmund’s wage structure. With new contracts for Anton and Ryerson, Borussia Dortmund would keep two indispensable pillars of its defense for the long term while also sending a clear message to the European competition.

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