After BVB exit, Julian Brandt set for surprise move | OneFootball

Julian Brandt apparently is on the verge of a move to Spain. The former BVB pro is expected to sign a contract with a Europa League participant until 2028.

Julian Brandt could soon be unveiling a new club. Since July 1, the 30-year-old has been without a team after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired, and much now points to a move to Spain. According to the Spanish online outlet GolDigital, Brandt is in advanced talks with Celta Vigo. His agent is reportedly currently holding intensive negotiations with the La Liga club.

The talks are said to be already at an advanced stage, so an agreement apparently is close. Celta Vigo enjoyed a strong season last year and finished sixth in La Liga. As a result, the traditional club qualified once again for the Europa League. Brandt is expected to sign a contract there until 2028, which would also include an option for a further season.

Since his contract with BVB has expired, Celta could sign the attacking player on a free transfer. Brandt has recently been linked with several clubs. In addition to inquiries from the Bundesliga, there is also said to have been interest from England as well as Dutch record champions Ajax Amsterdam.

Celta Vigo close to signing former BVB star Julian Brandt

Nevertheless, it is said to have become clear early on for the former Germany international that he would prefer to continue his career in Spain. One reason for that is reportedly also his Catalan girlfriend.

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Real Betis was also at times considered a promising candidate to sign the former Leverkusen player. Representatives of the player are even said to have met with the club’s officials. In the end, however, sporting director Manu Fajardo is said to have spoken out against the transfer. The decisive factor was reportedly above all the high salary of the 48-cap Germany international.

Brandt moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Dortmund in the summer of 2019 and made a total of 307 competitive appearances for BVB over seven years. He scored 57 goals and provided 70 assists. Although he won one title in the black-and-yellow shirt with the 2021 DFB-Pokal triumph, both the German championship and Champions League glory eluded him due to several narrowly missed opportunities.

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