Armenian as Brandt successor? – BVB keen on Eduard Spertsyan | OneFootball

As of today, Wednesday, July 1, Julian Brandt is officially history at Borussia Dortmund after seven years. With the former Germany international, BVB are not only losing a player who was often controversial because of his style of play and body language, but who was also consistently responsible for a large number of goal contributions. A creative successor for central midfield is still being sought. One candidate appears to have been identified, although signing him may prove impossible.

As Arménie Football on X reports, BVB are said to have submitted an offer worth €20 million to FC Krasnodar for Eduard Spertsyan, who has therefore put his originally planned move to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia on hold for the time being.

Krasnodar are also said to have already accepted the offer and to be willing to let the Armenia international, who has 42 caps and 12 goals, move to Dortmund — despite a contract running until 2029 and despite the fact that Spertsyan, who has already been linked with a move to the Bundesliga in the past, was the standout player for the Russian runners-up last season with 13 goals and 17 assists.

Finalizing the talks is difficult

Although all parties are apparently willing to reach an agreement, the transfer could still collapse. According to Arménie Football, the reason is BVB sponsor Rheinmetall, which has already sparked controversial discussions and protests from fans in Dortmund in the past.

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The fact that Rheinmetall not only supplies weapons to Ukraine, but has long been producing there as well and is continuing to expand its capacities in the country fighting Russia, could prevent the talks between BVB and Krasnodar from being finalized, as well as those between Borussia and Spertsyan, who was born in Stavropol, Russia.

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