No clear path: BVB wonderkid set to leave? | OneFootball

According to a media report, the future of top talent Elias Benkara at Borussia Dortmund is completely up in the air. The defender apparently lacks a clear perspective, while several clubs are already said to be showing interest.

Borussia Dortmund now appear to be at risk of losing a highly promising defensive talent. According to BILD, centre-back Elias Benkara faces an uncertain future, as his contract expires in the summer of 2026 and an extension remains unresolved.

The 18-year-old, who joined Dortmund from 1. FSV Mainz 05 in 2021, has worked his way up through the youth teams into the second team. In the Regionalliga, the 1.93-metre defender has meanwhile become a regular starter and has impressed with consistently strong performances. Benkara has already been gradually introduced to the first team this season.

He was named in the squad several times in the Bundesliga and Champions League and even travelled to the Club World Cup. However, he has yet to make an official appearance under coach Niko Kovac. According to the BILD report, this is exactly where the problem lies: Benkara is demanding clarity over his future. The centre-back wants to know how realistic his chances are of breaking into the senior squad and whether a breakthrough is genuinely within reach. The lack of playing time is therefore causing doubts.

Transfer rumours surrounding BVB talent Benkara are gathering pace

BVB would like to keep the talent, but interest from abroad is growing. Clubs such as Feyenoord Rotterdam and RSC Anderlecht are said to be closely monitoring the situation and could tempt him with better development prospects.

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The situation is made even more intriguing by comparisons with Luca Reggiani, who has recently managed to impress and was tied down on a long-term deal. For Benkara, however, the future remains unclear. Alongside the club situation, an international highlight may also be on the horizon: after deciding to represent Algeria, the defender could even have a chance of taking part in the World Cup this summer.

Whether Dortmund can keep hold of their defensive talent will now depend crucially on whether the club can present him with a convincing sporting perspective – otherwise, a departure in the summer could become a reality.

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