Possible replacement for Gittens
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In search of reinforcements, Borussia Dortmund apparently became aware of a talent from Brazil. As the “picture” reports, BVB Luighi from Palmeiras São Paulo has targeted. The 19-year-old could be signed as a replacement for Jamie Gitten, who wants to leave the association in reportedly.
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In addition to the black and yellow, Inter Milan and especially Arsenal are also said to be among the applicants for Luighi, who is called Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos with a full name. At the traditional Brazilian club, the Youngster still has a contract until the end of 2029, but an exit clause should be anchored in this. However, this has it all and should be around 82 million euros. For comparison: The market value of the offensive player is estimated at 3 million euros. However, a transfer in this area is unrealistic. It is said that Palmeiras is ready to talk from around 20 million to 25 million euros. So far, BVB has paid four times at least 20 million euros for a U19 player in club history.
According to the report, the BVB scouts have been observing Luighis for a long time and trusted it without convincing in Europe without long start-up time. For a transfer, however, money would first have to be cleared at Borussia, where there is a great tradition of Brasilian’s club history. From no other country, except for Germany, BVB signed more players. Yan Couto is currently a compatriot Luighis in the squad.
Marcos Watts, Area Manager of the Brazil Transfer market, says of the youngster: “Luighi is a very promising player who will probably be the new Big Deal of Palmeiras after Estêvão. He is a versatile striker because he has the speed and skills to either play as number 9 or on the wings.”