Schalke icon reveals: BVB have Mainz gem in their sights | OneFootball

Former Schalke pro Tomasz Hajto has linked BVB with a Mainz jewel. The 18-year-old’s limited playing time is currently causing plenty of discussion.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly keeping an eye on a highly promising defensive talent from the Bundesliga. According to Tomasz Hajto, a former FC Schalke 04 defender who now works as a TV pundit in Poland, FSV Mainz 05’s Kacper Potulski is among the players on BVB’s radar.

The 18-year-old centre-back has made the step up to the professional level this season and is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the Rheinhessen region. According to Hajto, Dortmund are not the only club monitoring the Poland U21 international, with Bayer Leverkusen as well as clubs from England and Italy also following his progress.

“According to my contacts, several teams in Germany already have Kacper on their radar — such as Leverkusen and Dortmund. But clubs from England and Italy are also interested in him,” Hajto told the Allgemeine Zeitung. Potulski is under contract in Mainz until 2028. There is reportedly no release clause. “I see huge potential in Kacper Potulski. Mainz could one day earn 30 million euros from him, but for that to happen, he has to play,” Hajto explained.

BVB reportedly pursuing Potulski: Hajto reveals interest

However, this is exactly where there now appears to be some unrest. Potulski has only rarely featured recently. He remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes in each of the last three matches, even though he had previously drawn attention with some strong performances. For that reason, those around the player are said to be viewing the situation critically. According to kicker, even his father, Bartosz Potulski, is unhappy with the current situation.

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Hajto cannot understand the talent’s lack of playing time. “Kacper always took his chances and showed strong performances. He came on in Hoffenheim and played excellently. I don’t understand why he has not played any role since that match,” said the former Schalke pro.

In his view, Mainz could risk Potulski beginning to question his future at the club because of the current situation. “The boy could soon ask himself why he should stay in Mainz if he first plays superbly and then not at all. That is a danger,” Hajto warned. However, it remains to be seen how realistic a summer move for defensive jewel Potulski to BVB actually is.

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