Rumor has it that BVB is currently looking at AS Roma. Image: ap / Antonio Calanni
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By the end of the season at the latest, Borussia Dortmund will most likely be faced with a change. There is now a general consensus in the Ruhr area that it would be a miracle if Jude Bellingham stayed with the club beyond the second half of the season.
The future of BVB captain Marco Reus is currently still up in the air. The 33-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, and his adviser was recently cryptic about his protégé’s future. Now the black and yellow are said to have put out their feelers for a player who is in no way inferior to Reus, at least in terms of injury susceptibility.
BVB targets Roma youngsters
This is 23-year-old Nicolò Zaniolo, who is currently in the service of AS Roma. Both the Italian daily newspaper “Il Messagero” and the well-connected “Gazzetta dello Sport” recently connected the attacking midfielder with a move to BVB.
Nicolò Zaniolo has aroused desires throughout Europe.Image: imago/ la presse
Zaniolo’s contract runs until 2024, but in addition to Dortmund, a number of other clubs are said to have already positioned themselves. Among others, AC Milan, Juventus Turin and Atlético Madrid are also said to be interested in a commitment. A change should not be cheap. According to the online platform “Transfermarkt.de”, the market value of the Italian is 30 million euros.
Zaniolo’s career has been riddled with injuries
Zaniolo has made 16 appearances in all competitions this season, in which he has contributed two goals and three assists. In the course of his young professional career, the Roma professional has often been out of action due to injuries.
The left foot has already torn his cruciate ligament twice, and he was out for three weeks this season due to a shoulder injury. Before his injuries, Zaniolo was considered a child prodigy in his home country and a great future was predicted for him.
Possible transfer only in summer
Should BVB actually prevail in the race for a signing of Nicolò Zaniolo, this should only happen in the summer. For financial reasons alone, BVB would not be able to handle the transfer at the moment. That should change with a Bellingham departure – in that case a transfer fee of 100 million euros is rumored.
Jude Bellingham will probably leave BVB in the summer. Image: dpa / Swen gatekeeper
With regard to the composition of the Dortmund squad for the coming season However, Zaniolo should not be understood as a 1-to-1 replacement for Bellingham. While Zaniolo tends to play in attacking midfield and possibly as a false nine or right winger, Bellingham usually plays in central or central-defensive midfield.
Should the 19-year-old leave BVB in the summer, head coach Edin Terzić would still have to look for a new signing who is in position.
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