BVB pull off a coup: top talent signs long-term extension | OneFootball

Good news for all BVB fans: Borussia Dortmund secures top talent Luca Reggiani with a long-term contract. The center-back impresses with the professionals – and is now being rewarded.

Borussia Dortmund is pushing forward with its personnel planning at full speed and once again sends a clear signal towards the future. Center-back talent Luca Reggiani is on the verge of a long-term contract extension with BVB. This is reported by BILD and Ruhr Nachrichten in agreement. The current contract of the 18-year-old, which runs until 2027, is set to be extended by several years soon.

The decision by Dortmund's management, led by sporting director Sebastian Kehl and managing director Lars Ricken, is the logical consequence of the defender's strong development. Reggiani recently made the leap from the youth team to the professional squad and quickly established himself there – also aided by personnel shortages.

Especially the injury of captain Emre Can and changes in the defense opened up the opportunity for the youngster. He seized this chance impressively. In early February, he was thrown into the deep end in Wolfsburg for the first time. Shortly thereafter, he made a real statement with his first Bundesliga goal against Augsburg.

BVB Jewel Secured: Reggiani Signs New Contract

The officials also responded to growing interest from abroad. According to BILD, there have already been initial inquiries, particularly from Reggiani's home country, Italy. It was all the more important for BVB to provide clarity early on and secure the talent long-term.

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In addition to the sporting perspective, the economic component also plays a role: Reggiani can expect a significant salary adjustment with the extension. Previously, he was far below the top earners but is likely to approach the million mark in the future.

For Borussia Dortmund, the deal is part of a clear strategic direction. Following the recent contract extension of Felix Nmecha, the Black and Yellows are increasingly focusing on continuity and homegrown talents. Reggiani, who moved from Sassuolo's youth team to the Ruhr area in 2017 and has steadily worked his way up since the U17s, exemplifies this path. With his extension, Dortmund also closes an important gap for the upcoming season – and consciously focuses on players with whom BVB fans can identify.

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