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Is Borussia Dortmund at risk of losing a key player? A Bundesliga rival is reportedly eyeing Julian Brandt – but BVB is also working on an extension.

Julian Brandt is facing a crucial decision: Will the attacking midfielder extend his contract with Borussia Dortmund, which expires this summer – or could he possibly return to his former club Bayer Leverkusen?

According to transfer insider Ekrem Konur, Leverkusen is closely monitoring the 29-year-old’s situation. In addition to Leverkusen, AC Milan, AS Roma, and Aston Villa are also said to be interested in Brandt. The national player made his breakthrough at Leverkusen before moving to BVB in 2019 for around 25 million euros.

At the Ruhr club, Brandt is currently under contract until the end of the season. According to information from Sky, Dortmund’s management has decided to extend the playmaker’s contract – but only under certain conditions. In the future, Brandt is expected to receive a lower base salary and accept a performance-based contract. According to the report, he currently earns around seven to eight million euros per year.

For weeks, it had already become apparent that BVB wanted to keep Brandt despite earlier criticism. As recently as last season, the midfielder was at times considered a candidate for sale after his performances fluctuated. In the meantime, however, he has stabilized and is once again regarded as an important part of the squad.

Bayer Leverkusen reportedly working on transfer of BVB star Brandt

The fact that Brandt has recently flourished on the pitch despite his uncertain future works in his favor during ongoing talks. This season, he has made 13 competitive appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

BVB boss Lars Ricken recently emphasized on Sky90 that they want to wait and see how the rest of the season unfolds: “We’ll see how the season goes. He’s fighting his way out of his slump, and I can also imagine a contract extension if his performance is right.”

Brandt himself was also relaxed at the end of September: “If there’s one thing I’m not thinking about right now, it’s my contract. There’s no need to talk about it before winter,” he said after the 2-0 win in Mainz.

Whether there will be an extension or Bayer Leverkusen is indeed working on a spectacular return remains to be seen – but there is certainly movement in the Julian Brandt situation.

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