Eichhorn deal off: will BVB now sign a ‘pit bull’? | OneFootball

After Kennet Eichhorn’s rejection, Borussia Dortmund are apparently looking at alternatives. In the process, an Argentine talent is said to have moved into BVB’s focus.

Following Kennet Eichhorn’s rejection, Borussia Dortmund must look for alternatives in central midfield. BVB could find one in Argentina. As Sky reports, the Bundesliga club is looking into Milton Delgado of Boca Juniors. Despite his young age, the 20-year-old is already considered a key figure at the traditional Argentine club.

In the current season, Delgado has been in the starting lineup almost continuously and has played his way onto the radar of several European clubs with strong performances. According to Sky, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are also monitoring the midfielder’s situation alongside Borussia Dortmund. The report says there has already been an initial informal exchange between the Bundesliga clubs and the player’s camp.

Delgado offers an interesting overall package. Although he is one of the smaller professionals at 1.66 meters, he is considered extremely strong in challenges and physically robust. At the same time, the Argentine has clean technique and good vision. As a result, he can be deployed both as a defensive midfielder and as a central midfielder.

BVB chasing Argentine gem Milton Delgado

Sky describes the Boca professional as a kind of “pit bull,” combining physical presence with technical quality. Because of his strengths in winning the ball back, anticipation, and ball control, his style of play is sometimes compared to that of N’Golo Kanté or Marco Verratti.

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Although Delgado is still under contract with Boca Juniors until 2029, a transfer is said to be possible in principle. According to Sky, there is an agreement under which the Argentinians would be open to talks if an offer in the region of €10 to €15 million comes in.

For Borussia Dortmund, Delgado could be an interesting alternative after Eichhorn’s rejection. The Hertha youngster is recently said to have chosen Bayer Leverkusen, meaning Dortmund are apparently continuing their search for a midfield player with development potential. Whether the interest turns into concrete negotiations remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however: BVB apparently have one of Argentina’s most exciting midfielders currently on their radar in Milton Delgado.

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