BVB make their decision: three stars set to leave | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is setting the stage for a transformation in the summer. According to reports, three well-known players are on the verge of leaving, and additional areas for improvement have already been identified.

At Borussia Dortmund, planning for the squad for the upcoming season has long begun – and the plans are clear. While recent sporting performances have fluctuated, those responsible, including Managing Director of Sport Lars Ricken and Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl, are drawing clear consequences behind the scenes. According to information from Sky, it is certain: Three prominent players no longer play a role in future plans.

These players are Niklas Süle, Salih Özcan, and Pascal Groß, who are considered definite candidates for departure. Although Süle and Özcan still have contracts until 2026, BVB has already decided not to extend with either player. Corresponding signals have been communicated internally, and the players are expected to find a new club in the summer. As for veteran Pascal Groß, whose contract is expiring, the existing option to extend will not be exercised according to Sky information.

In parallel, Ricken and Kehl are preparing for another minor overhaul. The focus is particularly on the full-back positions. Although Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson deliver solid performances, from the club bosses' perspective, both lack the desired top quality for the club's international ambitions. Accordingly, BVB is specifically looking for reinforcements in these positions.

Süle, Özcan, and Groß without a future at BVB

The future of Ramy Bensebaini is also uncertain. The Algerian still has a contract until 2027 but, unlike players like Karim Adeyemi or Nico Schlotterbeck, has not yet received an offer for an extension. A departure in the summer is therefore not ruled out. Newcomer Yan Couto, on the other hand, brings the desired profile but still needs to demonstrate consistency, even though his form has recently improved.

Besides the flanks, BVB is also looking for reinforcements in central defense, on the wings, and in the number ten position, according to Sky. Notably, in all these areas of the team, there are currently key players whose long-term future in Dortmund is not yet fully clarified.

Overall, much suggests that Borussia Dortmund will undergo significant personnel changes for the new season. With clearly identified candidates for departure and several identified areas for improvement, a transformation at BVB is already pre-programmed.

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