Mavropanos to BVB? West Ham defender makes decision | OneFootball

Niklas Süle (30) is leaving. As for Nico Schlotterbeck (26), the situation is far less clear. Borussia Dortmund could completely reshape its center-back department next season. One possible new signing is Konstantin Mavropanos (28) of West Ham United.

The Greek defender has been playing for the London club since 2023. He previously left VfB Stuttgart for a transfer fee of €20 million. Mavropanos has made 98 competitive appearances for the Hammers, scoring four goals.

According to Football Insider, BVB are apparently in a strong position when it comes to Mavropanos. The defender wants to leave West Ham United and favors a move to Dortmund in order to play in the Champions League in the future. For the team currently sitting 17th in the Premier League, the Greek represents an important source of income to help financially rebalance the squad after a difficult season and make targeted reinforcements possible. Despite his strong performances for the Londoners, all signs currently point to a separation at the end of the season.

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However, nothing has been decided yet. According to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg, those in charge at the Black and Yellows have already internally discussed the Greek center-back as a potential new signing. The former Arsenal professional is one of West Ham United’s key players and has increasingly attracted the attention of international clubs since the winter transfer window. The 1.94-meter giant not only made 89 appearances for Stuttgart in Germany, but also 12 for 1. FC Nürnberg.

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A fee of €30 million is reportedly being discussed for Mavropanos. However, a final decision on a sale of the 41-cap international is likely only to be made at the end of this season, once it is clear which division the Hammers will be playing in going forward. With five rounds remaining, their lead over Tottenham Hotspur in the first relegation spot is just two points.

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