Gladbacher wants the next step
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Trainer Niko Kovac wishes Borussia Dortmund, according to a report by the “Sport Bild” defensive reinforcement for the coming season – and could get them in the form of Ko ItaKura. The 28 -year -old central defender, who can also play in defensive midfield, is therefore planning the next step and possibly the last big contract. His current one at Borussia Mönchengladbach ends in 2026 that an extension is currently not an option – although desired by the association.
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A sale of ITaCura would then be the last opportunity for the foals to collect a transfer -friendly transfer for ItaKura. After a devaluation by 3 million euros, he is currently estimated to be 12 million in March. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bavaria Munich and clubs from Spain and England had previously said the “Rheinische Post”.
At BVB, it is said that it is trusted to represent Defense chief Nico Schlotterbeck (25, meniscus tear) during his monthly injury break and then act next to him. In addition, Kovac is currently available Waldemar Anton (28), Niklas Süle (29), captain Emre Can (31) and Talent Filippo Mané (20). In the recently used chain of three, full -back Ramy Bensebaini (30) also helped.
Süle and Can are also only bound until 2026, as it goes on with them. Anton had recently practiced self-criticism in the transfer market interview and wanted to increase so that he continues to get the season: “My personal expectations have not yet fulfilled, I have not yet fulfilled it. You have to be so honest. Of course I have already been three times injured, this is a lot for my circumstances-but that must not be an excuse.”
BVB defines price tag for Brandt – too high for Werder?
Meanwhile, according to the “Sport Bild”, playmaker Julian Brandt can go on the right offer. The 28-year-old-born Bremer was most recently associated with SV Werder. The green-whites observe his situation closely and was reported. The former maximum value of the 48-time national player of 50 million euros had recently fallen up to 25 million.
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However, the magazine estimates the likelihood as low, since the BVB wants to co -finance a possible successor during a sale and strive for a sum between 15 million and 20 million euros. For Werder that would be a transfer record. Also in terms of salary – currently around 8 million euros gross – Brandt would have to make clear cuts, it was previously said at “Sky”.