Top clubs circle Dortmund attacking gem Samuele Inácio | OneFootball

He had a major moment at the weekend. But he is unlikely to have been satisfied. Samuele Inácio (18) made his second Bundesliga appearance for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday against Bayer Leverkusen, but it ended in a 0–1 defeat.

It was only the young midfielder’s second appearance in the top flight. The Italian made his top-flight debut in the 2–3 defeat against Bayern Munich at the end of February 2026. Bitter for Inácio: he was on the pitch for two of BVB’s three defeats this season. He has yet to experience a win.

But that could change very soon. With a contract running until 2027, further appearances in the senior squad seem likely. However, it is not yet certain what will happen with the Italy U19 international in a good year and a half. Other clubs have already put Inácio on their shortlist — and they are some very prestigious names.

In summer 2024, the son of former Serie A professional Pía (44/Atalanta Bergamo, Catania, Napoli) moved from his hometown of Bergamo to Dortmund. At Atalanta, those in charge are still annoyed to this day about losing their attacking jewel.

Brazil also pursuing Inácio

As Inácio — like his father — holds Brazilian citizenship in addition to his Italian nationality, the two federations are engaged in an intense battle over the young BVB professional. The 18-year-old has yet to make a final decision. So far, he has played exclusively for Italy’s youth national teams.

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But it is not only major footballing nations that are interested in Inácio. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the situation of Dortmund’s top talent. The fact that the Black and Yellows are not prepared to give up without a fight is shown by the minutes head coach Niko Kovac (54) has given the teenager.

In Dortmund, fans and club officials are eagerly awaiting the decision Inácio will make about his future.

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