Bitter setback for BVB keeper, what next for Ramaj? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund loanee Diant Ramaj has suffered a major setback at 1. FC Heidenheim. After his surprising demotion, his future at BVB is also completely up in the air.

Diant Ramaj’s demotion at 1. FC Heidenheim has come at the worst possible time. Of all matches, the Borussia Dortmund loanee suddenly had to settle for a place on the bench in the important Bundesliga game at 1. FC Köln. Instead, coach Frank Schmidt opted for Frank Feller – and was rewarded with a 3-1 away win.

Up to that point, Ramaj had been considered Heidenheim’s clear number one throughout the season. The 24-year-old had only missed one match due to illness. But now, shortly before the end of the season, Schmidt pulled the plug and openly explained his decision.

“Frank Feller went into preseason as a potential number one, then he got injured and was out for months. Recently, his performances in training have been at an absolute top level,” said the Heidenheim coach before the match. The difficult sporting situation also apparently played a role: “It’s not like we’ve won many away games. But we have to win today.”

Diant Ramaj’s future at BVB uncertain

Ramaj is not believed to have been surprised by the decision. Schmidt stressed: “We don’t beat around the bush and leave the players in the dark; we always tell it like it is. Even if it’s shit, we say that’s how it is.” Even so, the situation is likely a bitter setback for the BVB keeper.

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The goalkeeper had only joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax Amsterdam in February 2025 and was then sent straight back out on loan. He initially gained important experience at FC Copenhagen, where he even won the league title and the cup, before returning to Heidenheim. At FCH, Ramaj was actually the undisputed number one in the 2025/26 season.

However, what happens next for him in the summer remains unclear. Although Ramaj is still under contract with BVB until 2029, his prospects behind Gregor Kobel are difficult. According to information from WAZ, Dortmund’s decision-makers are therefore also apparently considering a possible sale of the goalkeeper. Following his current demotion in Heidenheim, the debate over his future is now likely to gather even more pace.

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