Much more than expected: Nmecha pockets mega salary at BVB | OneFootball

After his early contract extension with Borussia Dortmund, Felix Nmecha’s salary is apparently set to increase significantly. The midfielder could soon become the absolute top earner at BVB.

Borussia Dortmund has surprisingly extended Felix Nmecha’s contract very quickly—and apparently dug much deeper into their pockets than initially expected. The midfielder signed an early extension until 2030, which means he’s not only reaching new heights on the pitch but also financially.

It was initially reported that the German international’s annual salary would double from around five to about ten million euros. But it seems that’s not the end of it. According to information from Sky, Nmecha could earn significantly more as early as this summer.

The reason for this apparently lies with Niklas Süle. The central defender is currently among BVB’s top earners and is said to be earning between twelve and fourteen million euros per year. Since his contract expires this summer and won’t be renewed, financial resources will be freed up—and Nmecha could benefit directly from this.

“His salary is now being doubled to around ten million euros. That doesn’t make him the top earner yet, but puts him among the top earners,” explained Sky reporter Patrick Berger. The expert also indicated that the midfielder’s salary could increase even further soon.

Nmecha apparently set to become BVB’s top earner

According to this, Nmecha is expected to move into the absolute top tier of Dortmund’s salary list in the future. “From what we’ve heard, starting this summer, he will join the absolute top earners. The Süle salary will be freed up, and that’s what he’s set to receive,” Berger continued.

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In addition to the significant pay raise, the new contract also includes a release clause. This is set to take effect starting in 2027 and is reportedly around 80 million euros. A year later, the fixed transfer fee would drop to about 70 million euros. According to Berger, it was almost unavoidable for such a clause to be part of the deal. “BVB really had to guarantee him this exit option, because with a player of his caliber and various inquiries, there was no other way.”

The background: Nmecha has recently attracted the interest of several top English clubs. Reportedly, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City are among those interested in the 25-year-old.

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