Beier addresses rumours of an early Dortmund exit | OneFootball

Following speculation about a move to the Premier League, it's clear: Maximilian Beier is staying with BVB. The 22-year-old has now spoken for the first time about the transfer rumors.

Maximilian Beier has finally put an end to speculation about a possible move from Borussia Dortmund to the Premier League. In the last days of the summer transfer window, rumors circulated that FC Brentford was particularly interested in signing the national player. According to media reports, Brentford even made an offer of 70 million euros. "I noticed that there were some reports circulating. I had to listen to a few jokes from my teammates," Beier commented on the rumors with a smile to Eurosport.

However, the forward never considered leaving. "I spoke with Niko Kovac about it, he clearly told me that I should stay here. I also signaled to him in the conversation that I have no intention of leaving and want to stay in Dortmund." Kovac himself also publicly advocated for the attacker to stay: "He feels comfortable here and I don't want him to leave at all."

Beier under contract with BVB until 2029

The 22-year-old moved from TSG Hoffenheim to Dortmund in the summer of 2024 for around 28.5 million euros and signed a long-term contract until 2029. Under Kovac, the forward has developed into a key player. "We get along well, we talk a lot with each other. Last season I had a very good phase under him, he made me better. He consistently uses me in my preferred position - so in the double top or as a hanging striker in the center. That suits me very well," Beier said about working with the BVB coach.

A possible sale of the attacker was apparently also influenced by personnel planning. New striker signing Fabio Silva is likely to be missing from BVB for some time, as he had to undergo an adductor operation shortly before his move. If Silva had been immediately ready to play, Beier could possibly have been sold, as media reports suggest.

In his debut season with BVB, Maximilian Beier initially alternated between the starting lineup and the joker role. Under Kovac, he significantly improved his performance and collected eleven goal participations in 21 appearances.

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