Bundesliga move? Latest on ex-BVB star Brandt | OneFootball

Since leaving Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt is still searching for a new club. Here is the current situation regarding the former BVB star.

Since his departure from Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt has been without a club. The 30-year-old’s contract expired at the end of June, but a decision on his sporting future is still pending. Although there is interest from several countries, a stay in the Bundesliga is currently considered rather unlikely.

According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, there have been some tentative inquiries from Bundesliga clubs. However, a move to a direct BVB rival is not currently seen as the most likely option. One reason is the salary Brandt is said to have earned most recently in Dortmund. At around eight million euros per year, the attacking player would exceed the financial limits of many Bundesliga clubs.

In addition, Brandt would like to continue playing internationally if possible. That makes a move to clubs without European competition significantly less attractive. For that reason, a repeatedly discussed return to Werder Bremen currently appears hardly realistic either. Instead, attention is increasingly turning abroad. Spain in particular is said to be an interesting option for the former Germany international. Not only does it offer a sporting challenge, but also a personal connection – his girlfriend is from Catalonia.

After BVB exit: Brandt’s future still open

Most recently, Atlético Madrid and Real Betis, among others, have been linked with Brandt. However, there has been no concrete progress so far. Media in Spain are even reporting that Betis may have decided against signing him after talks with Brandt’s representatives.

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According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Ajax Amsterdam is also apparently looking into the midfielder. The Dutch traditional club is planning a squad overhaul after a disappointing season. However, both the financial scale of a possible transfer and the fact that Ajax would only compete in the Conference League qualifiers are likely to speak against a move.

Another lead points to England. Leeds United, with former BVB youth coach Daniel Farke, is also said to be interested. However, the lack of an international outlook could prove to be the decisive obstacle there as well. While the transfer market is slowly beginning to move, Brandt is keeping fit with individual training sessions. Whether he ultimately ends up in Spain, England, Italy, or perhaps surprisingly stays within the Bundesliga remains open for now.

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