If Eichhorn arrives, this BVB star could be up for sale | OneFootball

After publicly courting Kennet Eichhorn, Borussia Dortmund now apparently already has its next squad moves in mind. An experienced BVB star could leave the club this summer.

Borussia Dortmund continues to shape its squad for the coming season — and according to information from BILD, a possible transfer of Hertha talent Kennet Eichhorn could have direct consequences for Marcel Sabitzer. The Austrian is reportedly considered a candidate for sale if BVB sign the 16-year-old midfielder.

As BILD reports, Dortmund want to strengthen the holding midfield position this summer so they can use Felix Nmecha in a more advanced role in the future. Eichhorn is at the very top of the Black-and-Yellows’ wishlist. The Hertha BSC youngster apparently has a release clause of twelve million euros and is being watched by several top clubs. The fact that the interest is real was even publicly confirmed by Dortmund’s new sporting director Ole Book.

“I do think Kennet has a certain creativity. We know him well, and we like him too,” the 40-year-old explained after a public training session. If Eichhorn does move to Dortmund, it could have consequences especially for Marcel Sabitzer. BILD already describes the 32-year-old as a “potential departure candidate.” Although the experienced Austrian is still one of the biggest names in BVB’s midfield, he has recently no longer played a consistently central role.

BVB could still cash in on Sabitzer one more time

There is also the financial aspect: with an annual salary of around €7.5 million, Sabitzer is one of the top earners in Dortmund’s squad. His contract runs until 2027, which means the coming transfer windows could be the last opportunity to bring in a sizable fee.

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Sabitzer’s time in Dortmund did get off to a successful start. After joining from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, he was one of the key players in the run to the 2024 Champions League final. Overall, the 97-cap international has made 117 competitive appearances for BVB so far.

However, competition in central midfield would intensify significantly if Eichhorn were to join. With Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham and Carney Chukwuemeka, several alternatives are already available. That is why BVB could not only present a promising new signing this summer — but also remove a prominent name from the wage bill at the same time.

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