After just a few months: Silva set for shock exit from BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund might lose Fábio Silva after just half a year. The forward is reportedly on the verge of a move to Spain, hoping for significantly more playing time there.

Fábio Silva is apparently on the brink of leaving Borussia Dortmund. Just half a year after his move to BVB, the Portuguese forward might already be leaving the club.

As transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Sky Sport CH, Borussia Dortmund is in advanced negotiations with Real Betis. A loan until the end of the season, which is supposed to include a purchase option, is being discussed. This clause was initially not a topic but is now explicitly demanded by the Andalusians. Further details of the deal are still being negotiated.

Silva himself is said to have already agreed to the move to Seville. The 23-year-old hopes for significantly more playing time there than in Dortmund. At BVB, the Portuguese national player has rarely been in the spotlight and mostly played a secondary role in the attack. Across all competitions, he has only been in the starting lineup three times. His most recent Bundesliga start was unfortunate: In the 1-1 draw in Freiburg, Silva was ineffective and was substituted after less than an hour.

BVB Striker Fábio Silva on the Verge of Transfer to Seville

Borussia Dortmund only signed the forward last summer for around 22.5 million euros from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Just a few weeks ago, sporting director Sebastian Kehl emphasized that the club planned to keep Silva beyond the winter. At times, the player was even reportedly signaled a transfer ban. However, this stance seems to have softened.

One reason for this might be Silva's personal situation: With the World Cup coming up next year, the Portuguese urgently needs more playing time. Real Betis offers a clear sporting perspective, which is said to have been decisive for Silva's agreement.

Besides Betis Seville, AS Roma, AC Milan, and Villarreal FC were also considered interested recently, but the race now seems to be decided. Unless there is a surprising turn of events, the transfer could be completed in the next few days.

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