Good news for Dortmund? Bayern make decision on Asllani | OneFootball

In addition to FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund also has their eyes on Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani. The Munich club has now made a decision regarding the 23-year-old – which could play into BVB's hands.

A door could open for Borussia Dortmund in the pursuit of Fisnik Asllani. This is because FC Bayern Munich has apparently decided to refrain from signing the forward. According to kicker, Asllani is currently "not a major topic" at Säbener Straße anymore.

Although the Munich team reportedly observed the striker intensively and appreciated his strengths in the penalty area, he ultimately did not meet all the athletic requirements. A central criterion was speed: with a measured top speed of 31.8 km/h, the 23-year-old is considered too slow by Bayern officials. Additionally, the intended spot in the squad is temporarily filled following Serge Gnabry's contract extension.

Asllani is under contract with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim until 2029 but is said to be able to leave the club via a release clause. The transfer fee ranges – depending on the acquiring club – between 25 and 29 million euros. According to information from Sky, a decision about his future could already be made in the first quarter of 2026.

Chance for BVB? Asllani no longer a topic at FC Bayern

Athletically, Asllani has recently played his way into the spotlight. After a strong second division season with 19 goals for SV Elversberg, he secured a starting position in Hoffenheim. In the current Bundesliga season, he has so far scored six goals and provided six assists. He has also attracted international interest: reportedly, there were offers from England in the range of 40 to 50 million euros in the winter.

Borussia Dortmund is still considered a potential buyer – especially if striker Serhou Guirassy leaves the club in the summer. Asllani himself, however, has recently been reserved. "Of course, you notice such things," he said at the end of 2025 about the rumors, while also emphasizing: "My focus is clearly on TSG Hoffenheim, on the upcoming games, the coming weeks and months. That is the most important thing for me."

Still, future planning cannot be completely ignored. "I'm not 18 anymore, so you do plan your career and life to some extent," explained the 1.91-meter-tall striker. Where the path leads is open – at least a move to Munich seems off the table following Bayern's current assessment.

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