BVB tie down top talent: „Among German football’s biggest talents“ | OneFootball

After strong performances at youth level, Borussia Dortmund are continuing to place their trust in Mussa Kaba. The 17-year-old has now signed his first long-term professional contract with BVB.

Borussia Dortmund have tied down another promising young talent to the club for the long term: Mussa Kaba has signed his first professional contract with BVB. The club did not disclose the exact length of the deal, but described it as a long-term agreement.

The 17-year-old defensive midfielder has been playing for the Black and Yellows since 2018 and has come through every youth team at the club since the U11s. In the current season, the 1.96-meter right-footer gained his first experience in senior football and made six appearances for the U23s in the Regionalliga West. Kaba was also included in the first-team matchday squad once after the winter break, for the 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Most recently, the Germany U17 international celebrated an important success with Dortmund’s youth side. In the Premier League International Cup, Kaba was in the starting lineup twice and helped BVB win the final 1-0 against Real Madrid. It was the first title in this competition for Dortmund’s youth academy.

BVB tie down top talent: Mussa Kaba signs professional contract

At BVB, sporting director Ole Book in particular thinks very highly of the youngster. “Mussa has enormous footballing ability and an impressive physique. With his attributes, he is one of the biggest talents in German football,” Book said after the contract signing. At the same time, the official made it clear that the club wants to develop Kaba carefully: “We believe he is capable of making the step up to our professional squad, but we will also give him the necessary time along the way.”

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Kaba also spoke about his future at the Ruhr club: “I am very grateful for the trust Borussia Dortmund have placed in me, and I will continue to work hard on myself every day in the future to repay that trust.” The midfielder also said: “I am proud to be able to wear the black-and-yellow shirt and want to do my part to help BVB succeed.”

However, Kaba’s development was slowed several times this season. Ankle problems, muscular issues, and inflammation in his knee repeatedly caused setbacks. Nevertheless, Dortmund still believe the midfielder can make the jump to the professional level and continue to see him as one of the club’s biggest talents.

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