Curious case: this player could leave BVB without ever playing | OneFootball

Following the departures already planned at Borussia Dortmund, the next transfer is now taking shape. Another professional player apparently looks set to leave – without ever having played for BVB.

Personnel changes at Borussia Dortmund are continuing to take shape. After the already confirmed departures of several prominent names, according to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, goalkeeper Diant Ramaj could also leave the club this summer – and in a highly unusual way.

The 24-year-old is currently still between the posts for 1. FC Heidenheim, where he was loaned for the current season. His loan deal ends in a few weeks, but as things stand, a return to Borussia Dortmund seems hardly realistic. Internally, according to the report, there are apparently doubts about whether Ramaj has the level to become the long-term number one. That is why a sale is currently considered more likely than another loan move.

The original idea, however, was different: after signing him in early 2025 from Ajax Amsterdam, the Stuttgart native was supposed to gain match practice through several stops. Right after the transfer, BVB sent him to FC Copenhagen, where he performed well and was even supposed to stay after winning the domestic double. But after talks with his agent, he was drawn back to Germany – to relegation-threatened Heidenheim.

BVB planning without Ramaj: sale in the summer likely

There, Ramaj immediately became the first-choice goalkeeper, but experienced an extraordinary run: in his first 29 Bundesliga appearances, he conceded at least one goal every time. It was only in the 2-0 win over direct rivals FC St. Pauli that he managed his first clean sheet. For Heidenheim, it was an important sign of life in the relegation battle – even though the drop to the 2. Bundesliga still remains a threat.

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Regardless of that, his prospects in Dortmund are clearly limited. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, those in charge believe they are very well positioned in the goalkeeper department. Gregor Kobel is internally regarded as world-class and is not planning a move. Behind him is Alexander Meyer, whose contract was only recently extended until 2027. In addition, Patrick Drewes completes the squad as an experienced backup.

Everything now seems to be pointing toward a departure. Particularly remarkable: if it does indeed happen, Ramaj would be a curious special case. He could leave BVB without ever having trained with the club or played a competitive match.

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