BVB exit? Sabitzer would only leave under these conditions | OneFootball

Following the recent transfer rumors surrounding Marcel Sabitzer, there are now new insights into his future at BVB. The Austrian is reportedly only willing to consider a move under very specific conditions.

Marcel Sabitzer apparently is not categorically ruling out a departure from Borussia Dortmund during the current transfer window. According to a report by BILD, however, the Austrian midfielder would only be prepared to leave BVB under certain circumstances.

Most recently, the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported that FC Bologna have strong interest in signing the 32-year-old. According to that report, coach Domenico Tedesco sees Sabitzer as his preferred solution for central midfield. As things stand, however, a move to the Serie A club appears unlikely.

As BILD reports, Sabitzer currently cannot see himself moving to Bologna. The report states that the veteran would only seriously consider leaving Dortmund if another Champions League club came forward or if a particularly lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia were put on the table.

Marcel Sabitzer’s BVB future remains open

There is also said to be some surprise in Dortmund over the reports coming out of Italy. According to the report, Bologna believe they could sign Sabitzer at a low cost because he no longer plays a major role at BVB. That assessment is apparently not shared in Dortmund, however. Coach Niko Kovac is reportedly still planning with the Austrian and sees him, despite competition from Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham, as an important leader and an extension of the coach on the pitch.

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Nevertheless, Sabitzer’s future remains an interesting topic. His contract runs until summer 2027, and an extension is apparently not currently being planned. That means the current transfer window could be Borussia Dortmund’s last opportunity to receive a notable transfer fee before the midfielder could leave on a free transfer in a year’s time.

What is clear at the moment, however, is this: it would take far more than FC Bologna’s interest for a move to happen. Only an offer with exceptional sporting or financial appeal is likely to make Sabitzer seriously consider leaving BVB.

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