13 million purchase from Bremen
From the perspective of national player Niclas Füllkrug, Borussia Dortmund’s recent performances are viewed too critically. “In terms of play, it can’t be that bad,” said the 30-year-old on Tuesday. “We scored a lot of points. We are undefeated this season. We had a really strong second half of the season last season. I dislike the perception of the whole thing a bit.”
BVB has not lost in the Bundesliga since April 1st, is one of the few undefeated teams in Europe’s top 10 leagues and is fourth in the table, level on points with record champions FC Bayern. Nevertheless, the playful performances in some encounters in the surrounding area are viewed negatively.
Füllkrug on par with Aubameyang: The most expensive BVB center forward
20 Nelson Valdez – Transfer fee: 4.7 million euros
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Came from Werder Bremen in 2006
As of: September 2023
19 Robert Lewandowski – Transfer fee: 4.8 million euros
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Came from Lech Posen in 2010
18 Anthony Modeste – Transfer fee: 5.1 million euros
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Came from 1. FC Köln in 2022
16 Heiko Herrlich – Transfer fee: 5.5 million euros
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Came from Bor. M’gladbach in 1995
16 Julian Schieber – Transfer fee: 5.5 million euros
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Came from VfB Stuttgart in 2012
15 Fredi Bobic – Transfer fee: 5.8 million euros
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Came from VfB Stuttgart in 1999
14 Victor Ikpeba – Transfer fee: 6 million euros
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Came from AS Monaco in 1999
13 Ewerthon – Transfer fee: 7.1 million euros
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Came from Corinthians in 2001
12 Alexander Isak – Transfer fee: 8.6 million euros
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Came from AIK Solna in 2016
11 Adrián Ramos – Transfer fee: 9.7 million euros
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Came from Hertha BSC in 2014
10 Jan Koller – Transfer fee: 10.5 million euros
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Came from RSC Anderlecht in 2001
8 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Transfer fee: 13 million euros
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Came from AS St.-Étienne in 2013
8 Niclas Füllkrug – transfer fee: 13 million euros
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Came from Werder Bremen in 2023 (€2 million bonuses possible)
7 Ciro Immobile – Transfer fee: 18.5 million euros
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Came from FC Torino in 2014
6 Erling Haaland – transfer fee: 20 million euros
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Came from RB Salzburg in 2020
5 Paco Alcácer – Transfer fee: 21 million euros
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Came from FC Barcelona in 2019
4 Márcio Amoroso – Transfer fee: 25.5 million euros
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Came from Parma in 2001
2 Donyell Malen – transfer fee: 30 million euros
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Came from PSV Eindhoven in 2021
2 Karim Adeyemi – Transfer fee: 30 million euros
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Came from RB Salzburg in 2022
1 Sébastien Haller – transfer fee: 31 million euros
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Came from Ajax Amsterdam in 2022
According to Füllkrug, who left Werder Bremen for Dortmund for 13 million euros shortly before the transfer deadline, Borussia “developed in a direction that was often criticized, where BVB was often not strong enough: being mentally strong, playing the games “To bring things to an end, to decide the games even in moments when it might be difficult.” As an example, he cited last Friday’s 3-1 win at TSG Hoffenheim, in which the Revierklub played outnumbered at times.
“At the moment we have a mental strength and a will to win that is visible, that is extreme,” said Füllkrug. Dortmund wants to show this will to win again this Wednesday in the Champions League game against AC Milan. If Füllkrug plays as expected, it would be his home debut for Dortmund in the premier class. BVB lost their first group game 2-0 at Paris Saint-Germain. The attacker has so far made five appearances over 229 minutes for the black and yellow, scoring one goal and one assist.
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