Shock exit? BVB starlet wants to leave Dortmund this winter | OneFootball

A Borussia Dortmund talent is considering a winter move to the Premier League. The player currently sees no chance for regular appearances at BVB.

Borussia Dortmund is facing the possible departure of its next homegrown talent: Almugera Kabar apparently wants to leave the Black and Yellows as early as this winter. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, the left-back already sought talks with sporting director Sebastian Kehl about two weeks ago and officially submitted his desire to transfer.

The reason for the 19-year-old’s decision is obvious: a lack of prospects with the first team. Under coach Niko Kovac, Kabar’s development has clearly stagnated. After the talented U20 international made five Bundesliga appearances last season, he is still waiting for his first competitive appearance in the current 2025/26 campaign. Instead, he is only playing for BVB’s U23s, who, after relegation, now compete only in the Regionalliga West.

Competition for his position in the first team is fierce. Daniel Svensson has established himself as a regular on the left flank, while Ramy Bensebaini is set both as a left center-back and as an alternative on the wing. That leaves no room for Kabar—and the patience of the once highly regarded prospect seems to have run out.

BVB talent Kabar in demand in the Premier League

Kabar, who joined Dortmund’s youth academy from Hammer SpVg in 2019 at the age of 13 and became U17 world champion in 2023, only signed a long-term contract with BVB until 2028 in February. However, the sporting situation has fundamentally changed since then. The youngster is said to have decided on a move to the Premier League—England is his declared dream destination.

There is reported interest from Brentford FC, who are said to have had their eye on the robust left-footer as early as the summer. In addition, three other Premier League clubs are being linked with the talent. The player’s camp is pushing for a permanent transfer or a loan with an option to buy, while a pure loan deal without perspective is not an option.

BVB itself, however, holds the strongest cards in this matter. Given the length of his contract, the club is likely only willing to negotiate if a high offer comes in. As early as September, a transfer fee of around 20 million euros was mentioned for Almugera Kabar—a sum that could bring the Ruhr club a real multi-million windfall.

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