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After his strong development in the Regionalliga Nordost, Nanitonda Quiala is moving to Borussia Dortmund II. The 20-year-old center-back has signed a long-term contract with BVB.

Borussia Dortmund II are strengthening their squad for next season with center-back Nanitonda Quiala. The 20-year-old is joining BVB’s U23 side from FC Hertha 03 Berlin-Zehlendorf and has signed a contract until June 30, 2028 with the Westphalian club.

The tall defender was developed in the youth academy of Berliner AK. There, Quiala initially played mainly as a defensive midfielder and scored three goals in 27 Oberliga matches. He also made four appearances in the Regionalliga Nordost for his hometown club.

Last summer, he moved to Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, where the defender took the next step and quickly established himself in the Regionalliga Nordost. In 26 league matches so far, Quiala has scored one goal and set up two more. Experts especially praise the 1.91-meter defensive specialist for his strong athletic attributes and high football intelligence.

BVB II sign center-back Nanitonda Quiala

BVB had been monitoring the defender’s development for quite some time. Ingo Preuß, sporting director of Dortmund’s U23 team, said of the signing: “Nani caught our eye in the Regionalliga Nordost. We watched him for a while and are convinced that he will continue to develop with us over the next two years.”

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Hertha 03 Zehlendorf are also pleased to see the defensive talent take the next step in his career. Club president Kamyar Niroumand said: “He developed excellently with us and absolutely deserves this step. I wish him nothing but the best for the future.”

While Dortmund’s U23 side are presenting Quiala as a new center-back, a key player could leave the club at the same time. According to Sky, several 2. Bundesliga clubs are said to be interested in BVB captain Tony Reitz, the younger brother of Gladbach professional Rocco Reitz.

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