BVB exit a chance? Hamann with surprising Brandt prediction | OneFootball

After seven years, Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. TV pundit Didi Hamann believes the BVB star will truly flourish again at a new club.

Julian Brandt’s departure from Borussia Dortmund could ultimately turn out to be a win for both sides. After seven years at BVB, the midfielder was officially bid farewell during the 3-2 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt. TV pundit Didi Hamann believes the move will give the 30-year-old fresh momentum.

“I would have liked to see him take this step one or two years ago,” Hamann said on Sky. The former Germany international is convinced that Brandt can rediscover his old form at a new club: “Somewhere else, he’ll have two or three really good years. The new club is getting a really good player. I think it will help him.”

Brandt joined Dortmund from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019 amid high expectations. Although the creative midfielder put up strong numbers with 57 goals and 70 assists in 306 competitive appearances, his time at BVB was still marked by inconsistency. Especially during difficult spells, Brandt repeatedly found himself at the center of criticism.

BVB star Brandt announces quick decision on his future

Hamann also admitted that the playmaker was often made into a symbol of Dortmund’s problems. “When things weren’t going well, Brandt was to blame. That was often symbolic. There was often some truth to it, but sometimes it may also have been a bit exaggerated,” said the 52-year-old, adding: “Maybe he was treated unfairly there.” That is why a change of scenery could be exactly the right step.

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Where Brandt will go after leaving BVB remains unclear for now. As reported by, among others, BILD, Atlético Madrid in particular are interested in signing the midfielder. The Spanish club are looking for a successor to Antoine Griezmann, who is expected to leave this summer.

Brandt himself wants to resolve his future soon. “This won’t drag on until August, I can say that,” the former Germany international said after the Frankfurt match. Asked about any possible Spanish skills, he replied with a smile: “Un poco” — in other words, “a little.”

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