Growing interest: BVB plan pay rise for key man | OneFootball

After a strong season at Borussia Dortmund, one pro has developed into an indispensable key player. Now BVB are apparently planning a pay rise – also because of growing interest from abroad.

Daniel Svensson has developed into a mainstay at Borussia Dortmund in a very short time. This season, the Swede has been in the starting lineup almost all the time and is one of the most reliable players in coach Niko Kovac’s team. Across all competitions, the hard-running left-back has made 40 appearances and has impressed not only with his consistency, but also with his tremendous work rate and team-first style of play.

The transfer is already paying off on the pitch: after his loan spell from Danish club FC Nordsjælland, BVB signed Svensson permanently for around €5.5 million – and the 24-year-old is now seen as a real bargain. His market value has already risen significantly, and his importance within the squad continues to grow steadily.

As reported by BILD, Dortmund’s decision-makers now want to reward that development financially as well. According to the report, the plan is to increase Svensson’s salary “soon” and “appropriately.” At present, the Swedish international is said to earn around €3 million per year, which puts him toward the lower end internally. By comparison, top earners like Niklas Süle make several times that amount.

BVB want to reward Svensson: salary set to rise significantly

However, the planned pay rise is not only intended as a sign of appreciation, but also as a strategic move. The reason is growing interest from top international clubs. Teams such as Arsenal, Inter Milan and AC Milan are all said to have the left-footer on their radar. According to BILD, BVB have internally set a pain threshold of around €30 million – although, given his development, that figure is more likely to rise.

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Svensson himself is still tied to Borussia Dortmund on a long-term deal until 2029. Nevertheless, the club apparently want to send a signal early in order to keep the key player and nip speculation about a possible move in the bud. Especially with the upcoming World Cup in mind, the Swede could further increase his market value and attract even more attention from Europe’s elite clubs.

In Dortmund, they are therefore well aware of how valuable Svensson has become to their style of play – and seem determined to reward him accordingly.

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