New twist for BVB star Brandt: is an Italian giant calling? | OneFootball

Following his departure from Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt’s future remains open. Now, the signs of a move to a top Italian club are growing stronger.

The search for a new club is entering a decisive phase for Julian Brandt. After months of speculation surrounding the future of the former Dortmund fan favorite, a concrete scenario is now emerging: according to information from the Italian sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport, AS Roma is apparently working intensively on signing the 30-year-old – and is receiving prominent support in the process.

Donyell Malen is said to play a key role. The Dutchman, who spent several years alongside Brandt at Borussia Dortmund, has developed into one of the faces of Roma’s resurgence since his move to Italy. He is now reportedly using exactly this positive experience to convince his former teammate to make the switch to Serie A.

According to the report, Malen has recently been in personal contact with Brandt. Their talks also reportedly included whether the attacking player could generally imagine a move to the Italian capital. The answer was apparently positive. “The answer? Of course yes,” reports Corriere dello Sport.

After leaving BVB: Brandt is taking his time

That the Romans have strong interest in Brandt comes as no surprise. The club is said to have been exploring the possibilities of a transfer since spring. In Italy, the former international is seen as a creative reinforcement for the attack. The newspaper even describes Brandt as a “born playmaker” and highlights his technical qualities as well as his dynamism.

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However, a move to Rome is by no means a done deal. Several clubs are monitoring the situation of the free-agent attacking player. Atlético Madrid in particular has been linked with Brandt for weeks. Galatasaray is also said to be following developments closely. For all interested parties, the prospect of Champions League football next season is an attractive factor.

Brandt himself is still taking his time with the decision. “I’m very methodical about it. In some Doppelpass discussions, you’d have to put two euros in the piggy bank for saying that. But: I’m taking it one step at a time,” he explained shortly before the end of the season on Sky. Only one thing is clear: after seven years at BVB, a new chapter awaits the attacking player – and Rome appears to be a serious option.

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