Julian Hettwer is only under contract with Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2025. According to media reports, the talented winger would have liked to take his next career step during the current winter transfer period. However, the key player in the secondary representation will probably not be able to be retained until the summer at the latest. 1. FC Cologne is now getting serious about the BVB talent.
It has been known since autumn that Julian Hettwer from Borussia Dortmund’s third division team is at the top of 1. FC Köln’s wish list. The winger, who has already contributed eleven goals and six assists for Westphalia’s U23s this season, is a transfer bargain thanks to a contract that expires in the summer.
The billy goats would have liked to bring the 21-year-old to the cathedral city in the winter. However, the black and yellow are said to have put a stop to the departure. Therefore, the Bochum native will probably leave BVB for free in the summer. The second division team probably doesn’t want to miss this opportunity.
1. FC Köln: Competition from FC Augsburg and 1. FC Heidenheim
Because according to “Express”, the Effzeh is intensifying its efforts for Hettwer. Accordingly, a meeting between those responsible in Cologne and the players’ side took place last week. According to the tabloid close to the club, the former Duisburg player is also on the list of numerous other clubs from the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga.
Nevertheless, the report gives 1. FC Köln a good chance of signing the former U19 national player. The second division team is “promisingly” in the race, according to the “Express”. From the German upper house, 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Augsburg are said to be interested in signing Hettwer.
“Almost all the clubs from the first half of the table” of the 2nd Bundesliga are also involved. It is said that around a dozen clubs are advertising for Hettwer.