Roma over Dortmund? BVB seemingly not Axel Disasi’s first choice | OneFootball

There are several question marks surrounding the future central defense of Borussia Dortmund. It is possible that BVB will need to sign several new defenders next summer to be well-equipped both in quality and quantity. However, Borussia does not seem to have the best chances with a candidate who has been considered for some time.

Although an extension with Emre Can beyond the summer of 2026 is on the horizon, since Niklas Süle is expected to leave the club, a continued commitment to Chelsea loanee Aarón Anselmino is considered difficult to achieve, and it is completely uncertain whether Nico Schlotterbeck, who is now reportedly also being courted by Real Madrid, will extend his contract as hoped, there are currently only a few secure constants in BVB's defense.

Actually, from the core group of regular players, only Waldemar Anton can be safely planned for the 2026/27 season. Additionally, Ramy Bensebaini, who is currently with Algeria at the Africa Cup and could also be envisioned as a central defender or in a back three for BVB in the future. Youngster Filippo Mane, meanwhile, needs match practice and could be loaned out if the next development step is not achieved in the second half of the season.

Disasi likely favors AS Roma

The Dortmund officials, including CEO Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl, are certainly keeping a close eye on the international defender market due to the many uncertainties. Axel Disasi, who once recommended himself for the French national team and a move to Chelsea while at AS Monaco under current BVB coach Niko Kovac, has been considered for some time in this context.

However, Disasi has not played a role at Chelsea for some time and is set to leave as early as January. According to information from Bild, the 27-year-old is more inclined to move to AS Roma than to Dortmund—possibly also because BVB has a need only in the summer and not already in the winter.

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