As Inacio's successor: BVB want to sign Stefan Furundzic | OneFootball

Strictly speaking, Samuele Inacio would still be eligible to play for the U19s next season, but the Italian, who turned 18 at the beginning of April, is very unlikely to feature in Borussia Dortmund’s youth setup again. While Inacio has made the jump to the professional squad and could even soon celebrate his debut for the Italian senior national team, BVB have identified a potential successor for next year’s U19 side.

As reported by 4-4-2.com, BVB are pursuing Stefan Furundzic, who at just 16 is already a key player for Grasshopper Club Zurich’s U19 team and is regularly making an impact in attacking midfield despite often facing opponents more than two years older.

The Switzerland youth international, who has also been deployed on the left wing, is not only attracting interest from Dortmund. Eintracht Frankfurt are also said to have Furundzic on their radar, while Juventus are reportedly courting him as well.

A fundamental decision still pending

The Grasshoppers are, of course, aware of the interest in their youngster, but are not willing to let Furundzic leave without a fight. Instead, the traditional Swiss club want to offer the top talent a clear pathway within their own ranks and can also hope to keep him because of softer factors. Furundzic apparently wants to stay reasonably close to his family.

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The basic decision on whether Furundzic should take the step abroad now or continue developing in a familiar environment for the time being has not yet been made.

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