The usual sayings will certainly come quickly: “Another Bundesliga player who had a good year, then earned a lot at BVB.” But if you really followed Nadiem Amiri, you know that this cliché does not fit him – on the contrary: it would be a very sensible reinforcement for the Dortmund squad.
Amiri has something that BVB has often lacked in the past: game intelligence in narrow rooms, pressing resistance and the ability to drive the game forward quickly and in a targeted manner. It is technically strong, finds solutions when it gets tight, and plays with clarity in the passing game, which can be decisive against deep opponents. Such profiles are rare on the market – especially with Bundesliga experience.
There is also his tactical flexibility. Whether on the eight, the ten or sometimes outside: Amiri can be used variably and gives the trainer real options. In a squad that will have to focus even more on situational adjustments in the future, this is a huge added value. Unlike some other midfielder who only worked in one position at BVB, Amiri can fill out different roles – and at a constant good level.
What many overlooked: he brings mentality. After difficult phases-including Leverkusen times-he played into focus again at Augsburg, took on responsibility and established himself as a leading player. Exactly such guys are needed in Dortmund: players who not only keep up technically, but also show the will to tear games themselves.
Amiri is not the next Dahoud, Schulz or Philipp. He is not a talent with a question mark, but a seasoned professional who can help immediately. At 28, he is in perfect football age, brings Bundesliga and international experience- and is in character someone who not only fits into a functioning team, but also brings them on.
In short: Anyone who only creates the template “German average with BVB bonus content” at Amiri misses the chance to get a player type that can deliver exactly what was missing from BVB-clarity, technology, mentality.
Mainz, not Augsburg
But otherwise a very good contribution that I can underline.
According to the report, the Mainz claims (€ 30-35m) are accordingly high, Dortmund should apparently be ready to lace up a first package of € 25m.
So the ideas are not very far apart. Mainz will probably lose Jonny and Caci for a lot of money this summer, so you are not dependent on any further income at all. I hope you stay with the required 30-35m and cannot be included.