Transfer rumours around Sabitzer? BVB star reacts with surprise | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund celebrates a clear 4:1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Marcel Sabitzer surprises after the game with a firm denial of transfer rumors.

After the convincing 4:1 victory of Borussia Dortmund over Athletic Bilbao, Marcel Sabitzer was in the spotlight - not only because of his performance, but also because of a surprising topic in the mixed zone: alleged transfer plans.

With two goal involvements, Sabitzer was one of the key players for BVB. When asked by a reporter whether he had been a candidate for sale in the summer, the Austrian reacted surprised: "Who did you hear that from?" He also made it clear: "No, I already said it at the Club World Cup: That was not an issue. I feel comfortable here anyway."

The midfielder, whose contract in Dortmund runs until 2027, also spoke about the challenges of the past season: "That there are personal ups and downs, that's just the way it is. It certainly wasn't an easy year last year. Everyone contributed their part to that."

Man of the Match: BVB star Sabitzer shines against Bilbao

Despite the difficult phase, Sabitzer has turned the corner: "I always tried to see the positive, to keep going. I put in a lot of effort in the preparation and as you can see, it has paid off: I am back in good shape."

His performances do not go unnoticed: Against Athletic Bilbao, the 31-year-old was named "Man of the Match" by UEFA. Coach Niko Kovac values the Austrian especially as a stabilizing factor in midfield. "I play in the position where I feel most comfortable. And when the team plays well, it's also easier for oneself," Sabitzer explained.

The numbers underline his importance: Except for one game, he played all matches in the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB Cup from the start and contributed significantly to the positive development of the team.

For Marcel Sabitzer, leaving Dortmund is currently not an issue. He feels "very well integrated" and wants to continue using his form curve to be successful together with BVB.

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