Alternative to Stuttgart's Stiller? BVB eye ex-Dortmund man Jander | OneFootball

Will Caspar Jander return to Germany after just one season? Last summer, the midfielder left 1. FC Nürnberg and joined Southampton FC. Now, Borussia Dortmund are said to have set their sights on the 23-year-old.

Jander’s move to England brought a lot of money into Nürnberg’s coffers. With a transfer fee of twelve million euros, which could rise to 15 million through bonuses, he is FCN’s record sale. In Southampton, the Münster native signed a contract until 2029.

Whether Jander will see out his deal remains uncertain, however. Despite making 35 appearances in all competitions and scoring two goals, his departure from the Saints now seems to be taking shape. According to fichajes.net, his performances in the Championship have apparently alerted numerous top clubs. BVB are also said to be among the interested parties.

With his ability to dictate the game, his ball control, and his tactical understanding, Jander is what you would call a complete midfielder. He is mostly used as a holding midfielder, but he is also an option in a box-to-box or attacking midfield role.

First BVB, then Schalke

What makes the three-time Germany U21 international even more interesting is that he has a black-and-yellow past. Between 2015 and 2017, he wore the BVB shirt for two years before moving, of all places, to arch-rivals Schalke 04.

When Jander was still playing in Nuremberg, he had already been on Borussia’s radar once before. But a transfer did not materialize at the time. A year in England’s second division has done the midfielder good. However, his development is not yet considered complete.

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Compared to VfB Stuttgart’s €50 million man Angelo Stiller (25), the former Dortmund player would be the considerably cheaper alternative. Especially since the Germany international is attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea FC.

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