BVB chase Belgian gem: price tag revealed | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern, and Leverkusen are vying for a Belgian super talent. But Anderlecht is demanding a hefty transfer fee for the 17-year-old—making quite a statement.

Nathan De Cat is one of the most exciting young talents in Belgian football—and is currently attracting interest from several top German clubs. According to Sky, FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen are all in contact with Anderlecht regarding the 17-year-old. The central midfielder has quickly secured a regular spot at the Belgian record champions this season and is already considered a key member of the first team.

De Cat is a product of Anderlecht’s own youth academy and, despite his young age, made an immediate breakthrough. He started in 13 of the first 14 league matches, scored one goal, and provided another assist. Overall, he played about 87 percent of the possible minutes—a remarkable feat for a player who has only officially been part of the senior squad since the summer. He has also gained international experience in Europa League and Conference League qualification matches.

BVB vs. Bayern: Bidding war for jewel Nathan De Cat begins

The junior international’s impressive development has not gone unnoticed by international scouts. According to Sky, however, De Cat does not have a release clause, meaning Anderlecht is free to negotiate the transfer fee. The Belgians are reportedly demanding around 25 million euros—a sum significantly higher than his current market value of about seven million. In their pursuit of the 1.92-meter-tall midfielder, the interested Bundesliga clubs are also trying to leverage personal connections.

FC Bayern is relying on coach Vincent Kompany, who knows De Cat from his time as Anderlecht’s coach and is said to value him highly. In addition, Bayern officials Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are reportedly already actively working on a possible signing.

BVB, on the other hand, is hoping for an advantage on a personal level: De Cat is in close contact with compatriot Julien Duranville, who also moved from Anderlecht to Dortmund in 2023. A familiar environment could therefore be a decisive factor in convincing the teenager to make the switch to the Bundesliga. What is certain: De Cat is under contract with Anderlecht until 2027—and the bidding war for one of European football’s greatest talents is likely just beginning.

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