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BVB is shaking after another transfer bankruptcy: Silva is moving to Leipzig!
Borussia Dortmund misses transfer of Fabio Silva. Injuries increase pressure for squad realignment ahead of the DFB Cup and Bundesliga.
BVB is shaking after another transfer bankruptcy: Silva is moving to Leipzig!
Today is a real day for football fans in Dortmund, even if the news isn't quite as rosy. Borussia Dortmund, the traditional team from the Ruhr area, has suffered a setback in its transfer planning. The Portuguese striker Fabio Silva, currently under contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers, has decided not to join us. Instead, he is moving to RB Leipzig, a move that comes as a surprise to many in the football scene.
BVB had offered Silva a five-year contract, but apparently the prospect of a move to the Saxon capital was just too tempting. According to reports from Sky, Silva has already reached a verbal agreement with Leipzig. Now Wolverhampton is demanding a transfer fee of between 25 and 30 million euros, which is also a big deal for Leipzig. The negotiations are still ongoing, but BVB now has to quickly reorient itself.
Transfer defeats and future challenges
Fabio Silva was as backup for Serhou Guirassy thought, a strategic plan to strengthen the offensive. In view of the cancellation, the squad planners in Dortmund have to get creative. However, this is not the first setback for BVB in this transfer window. The recruitment of Johan Bakayoko, Andrija Maksimovic and Ezechiel Banzuzi was also called off. This means the mood in the club is tense and the pressure on those responsible is increasing.
In addition, the injury comes from Niklas Süle into the game. The central defender will be out for around two months. This situation forces BVB to also act defensively in order to be well prepared for the coming competitions.
Looking ahead to upcoming games
However, the team will continue to be challenged in the next few days. After the friendly match against Juventus Turin on August 10th, where the team fought hard but lost 2-1, the first round of the DFB Cup against Rot-Weiss Essen is on. The game will take place on August 18th and the fans are hoping that BVB will make it to the next round. The first Bundesliga game of the season against FC St. Pauli follows on August 23rd.
A look at the other national and international transfers this summer shows that the competition remains fierce. The Transfer market lists current changes in all leagues, from the Bundesliga to the Premier League to Serie A. Football is undergoing an exciting transition and fans can be curious to see who the next big thing will be.
The next few weeks are crucial for BVB. Whether the club can recover from these setbacks remains to be seen. For the fans, however, it's time to wait and get excited!