Kehl explains: Why BVB made so many last-minute transfers | OneFootball

Many who support Borussia Dortmund were rather dissatisfied with their team’s transfer policy this summer. It was only shortly before the end of the transfer window that BVB announced, among others, the signings of Anselmino and Fábio Silva.

In an interview with 'Welt', sporting director Kehl has now explained what was behind these last-minute announcements: "Overall, it was a very nerve-wracking summer. Transfers within the Bundesliga are generally somewhat easier. This time, we were dealing with clubs that are not necessarily dependent on money."

This, he said, would drastically change the negotiating position. Especially since the English are often quite unfazed. "They sometimes deliberately wait until the final phase of the transfer window because they know: thanks to their financial capabilities, they can calmly hope for a possible domino effect. So we had to be patient in order to be able to act," Kehl added.

With this, Kehl is likely referring, among other things, to the signing of Chukwuemeka, who was permanently signed from FC Chelsea.

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It takes a certain amount of time and also strategies to successfully carry out a transfer like this, Kehl continued. "Of course, I could basically fly to Chelsea in July, sit down at the table with the bosses, and make a €20 million offer for Chukwuemeka. But then they would probably say: 'You can fly straight back home!'"

In addition to the officials of the interested club, the players themselves also have to take action and approach their club. In the end, Borussia was successful with Anselmino and Chukwuemeka, even if it was last-minute.

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