Next top talent from South America? – BVB keen on Giovanni Baroni | OneFootball

With Kauã Prates (Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte) and Justin Lerma (Independiente del Valle), Borussia Dortmund have already signed two top talents from South America early for this summer, both hoping to establish themselves in coach Niko Kovac’s team in the new season. Beyond the two 18-year-olds, however, BVB are still said to be keeping an eye on the South American market and are reportedly taking a concrete interest in a youngster from Argentina.

Italian transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio primarily reports strong interest from Fiorentina in Giovanni Baroni, but also mentions BVB and Chelsea as clubs said to have taken notice of the 17-year-old Argentine.

Although he only turned 17 in January, Baroni has already made 14 competitive appearances for Argentine top-flight club CA Talleres, recording one goal and three assists. The attacking midfielder really made a name for himself this spring at the U17 Copa America, where Baroni lost the final 0-4 against Colombia with Argentina, but was still voted the best player of the tournament.

Release clause set at 25 million euros

Since that South American continental championship at the latest, Baroni is likely to be on many clubs’ radar and, if his development continues at the same pace, could sooner or later end up in one of Europe’s top leagues. In Italy, and especially in Florence, hopes are also rising because the 1.86-meter left-footer has Italian roots.

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What is clear, however, is that signing Baroni would be anything but a bargain. CA Talleres have tied their jewel down until the end of 2028, but also included a release clause in his contract. According to that clause, a move would in any case be possible for a fixed fee of 25 million euros. However, a transfer for around 15 million euros plus bonus payments is also said to be conceivable.

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