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“Everything was written in ruins”

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November 30, 2021

BVB sports director Michael Zorc has denounced media coverage of his club in the past few days. In his opinion, Borussia Dortmund was approached too hard.

“It’s almost bizarre that everyone is now talking about a top game, even though we were criticized so harshly before the Wolfsburg game,” said Zorc WAZ With regard to Dortmund’s top Bundesliga match against FC Bayern Munich on Saturday (6.30 p.m. in LIVETICKER).

“It went – in the way – often beyond what is to be accepted. For me it is about condemning, everything was written in ruins by many a medium,” added the 59-year-old.

While in the second place in the table with a win against Bayern could oust the record champions from first place, things went anything but smooth in the Champions League. Last week, a 3-1 defeat at Sporting Lisbon sealed the qualifying round in the premier class.

Zorc described missing the last sixteen in the Champions League as “naturally very disappointing”. “When I see our injury problems, I’m almost surprised how many points we already have in the league. Borussia Dortmund has won 17 of the last 20 games in the league,” emphasized the BVB sports director, highlighting the performance in the youngest 3: 1 success at VfL Wolfsburg.

The hottest BVB personalities: That’s the state of affairs

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Almost not a day goes by without new rumors about the future of BVB striker Erling Haaland. But at Borussia Dortmund there are also other hotly debated personalities. SPOX provides an up-to-date overview.

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ROMAN BÜRKI: His contract runs until 2023, but the Swiss who slipped fourth in the BVB keeper rankings should actually leave the club last summer.

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The crux of the matter is the 31-year-old’s well-paid contract, which he signed shortly before his demotion. According to Sport1, Bürki is said to have rejected a loan to FC Basel in the summer.

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If there are serious offers for Bürki in winter, nothing stands in the way of a change. The problem: As Bild last reported, this is currently not the case. Basel is not currently planning a new attempt either.

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MARIN PONGRACIC: The central defender is on loan from VfL Wolfsburg to BVB until the end of the season. The Dortmund-based company then has a purchase option of 9 million euros.

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The 24-year-old recently caused a stir with an interview in the Twitch format “Flügelzange” when he spoke openly about his wish to stay in Dortmund and at the same time raised about VfL Wolfsburg.

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According to the picture, Pongracic was fined by BVB for this, and VfL also got some statements angry. It is questionable whether the Croatian has a future at one of the two clubs, especially since his performances have been very changeable recently.

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DAN-AXEL ZAGADOU: The Frenchman’s contract expires next summer. After his free transfer in 2017, the central defender was considered a great hope for the future at BVB.

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But the 22-year-old was slowed down by injuries again and again. After his knee surgery, Zagadou has recently fought his way back, but we haven’t been able to do more than a few short missions yet.

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The contract talks were last on hold. “He was unbelievably unlucky with injuries, but he knows that he is an important player for us if he is healthy,” Sebastian Kehl told Ruhr Nachrichten at the end of September.

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NICO SCHULZ: The left-back’s working paper is still running until 2024. Due to BVB personnel worries, the 28-year-old, who is also susceptible to injury, has already played eleven times this season.

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When he was out of the Champions League at Sporting Lisbon, his mistake led to the 1: 3 bankruptcy. According to the picture, the ex-Hoffenheimer has long been considered a candidate for removal, but has not yet found a buyer.

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FELIX PASSLACK: The 23-year-old right-back has a contract until 2023. In the past Passlack was awarded again and again, but he did not make the real breakthrough.

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According to the picture you would not put any obstacles in the way of the former Dortmund youth player with a suitable offer.

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AXEL WITSEL: The defensive midfielder’s contract expires next summer. And it is unlikely that the Belgian will wear black and yellow next season.

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The 32-year-old was repeatedly associated with Juventus. According to Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky, he could even go in winter.

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Although Dortmund could still achieve a transfer fee in this way, due to the great personnel worries, especially on the defensive, the midfielder was recently also challenged in the defense.

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DENIS ZAKARIA: Does BVB use a league competitor? According to Sky, there should be great interest in the Swiss, whose contract in Gladbach expires at the end of the season.

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According to the picture, the chances of a reunion of ex-Gladbach coach Marco Rose and Zakaria in Dortmund are bad. The 24-year-old should prefer to move abroad. It is also possible to stay in Gladbach.

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MARIUS WOLF: The 26-year-old was considered a potential sales candidate in the summer despite his contract until 2024. But meanwhile his standing has changed. The all-rounder has proven itself as a backup, but …

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… a farewell is not yet completely off the table. The Bild recently reported, however, that BVB would only let Wolf go in January if an unexpectedly high offer was received.

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HAKIM ZIYECH: BVB could possibly upgrade again on the offensive flanks in winter. The 28-year-old Ziyech could help.

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The Moroccan had only moved from Ajax Amsterdam to Chelsea last summer for 40 million euros, but was only used irregularly there. According to Bild and Sky, a loan in winter could be an option.

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JOBE BELLINGHAM: A possible reunion of the Bellingham brothers has been discussed a number of times in the past. The 16-year-old brother of BVB midfield star Jude Bellingham is currently under contract with Birmingham City.

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He’s still waiting for his first professional appearance, but according to The Athletic, the English second division team wants to tie the winger with a firm commitment to a professional contract. According to the picture, BVB is not the only interested party in Jobe Bellingham.

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ERLING HAALAND: No personnel issue is discussed so hotly. And almost every day there are new rumors about a possible departure of the Norwegian next summer. But BVB is also fighting for the 21-year-old.

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One thing is certain: His contract in Dortmund runs until 2024. According to matching media reports, he could go in the summer with an exit clause of 75 million euros.

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As Bild and Sky recently reported, BVB is apparently working to postpone the validity of the clause by one year. In addition, Haaland is to wave an increase in salary to 16 to 18 million euros annually.

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But those interested are queuing up. In particular, the top international clubs Manchester City, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were mentioned again and again.

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In the event of a farewell, Haaland tends to move to Spanish record champions Real Madrid, according to information from SPOX and GOAL. He has spoken privately several times that Los Blancos are his preferred club.

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Haaland agent Mino Raiola said this week at Cuatro: “Haaland likes Spain, he likes his home in Spain a lot. But it’s too early to say where he will play next year.”

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Manchester United in particular is obviously hoping. According to Mirror and Sun, these are linked to the Personnel Ralf Rangnick, who, according to information from SPOX and GOAL, will be the new coach of the Red Devils.

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But any advantage is speculative. The former sports director of Salzburg and Leipzig was not uninvolved in Haaland’s move from Molde to Salzburg in 2019. But Rangnick and Co. could not prevent the BVB change in 2020.

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KARIM ADEYEMI: His agent Thomas Solomon recently offered the RB Salzburg winger across Europe. Inter, Real and Atletico, Paris Saint-Germain – they all had initial talks. Adeyemi is expected to cost around 35 to 40 million euros.

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According to information from SPOX and GOAL, the clubs mentioned are far from showing as much interest as Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and FC Barcelona. There is a close exchange with these three associations.

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Barca in particular have significantly intensified their efforts and have high hopes for a signing of the 19-year-old, of whom new coach Xavi is said to be “a big fan”, according to Sport1.

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Even if Adeyemi feels flattered by the interest of some well-known clubs, especially from Barca, according to information from SPOX and GOAL everything boils down to a move to Germany.

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BVB has the best cards because, in addition to a good contract with an annual salary of almost five million euros, they also have a clear sporting plan. “Hybrid player” Adeyemi would be intended for the flanks and the offensive half-spaces.

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However, Leipzig is still very close to the Adeyemi side. Managing director Oliver Mintzlaff wants to prevent a second “Haaland case” and keep Adeyemi in the RB family.

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Advisors Solomon and Adeyemi’s father Abbey met with Bayern representatives in October, but because of the great competition in the squad, FCB quickly found itself in an outsider role. There is currently no contact.

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DUSAN VLAHOVIC: The Serbian has a similarly strong hit rate as Haaland at Fiorentina. His contract runs until 2023, but the hotly sought-after 21-year-old could be expensive.

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As Sport1 reported, there should already have been contact between Dortmund and the center forward’s advisors. Last summer, however, Atletico Madrid flashed as the Fiorentina demanded 80 million euros transfer fee.

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GEORGIOS KOUTSIAS: The 17-year-old young striker is still under contract with PAOK Saloniki until 2023, but has already sparked the Dortmunders’ interest.

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According to the picture, not only Dortmund scouts recently observed the Greek. Borussia Mönchengladbach should also have Koutsias on the slip.

BVB: The upcoming games

date	competition	opponent	location
December 4, 6:30 p.m.	Bundesliga	FC Bayern	home
December 7th, 9pm	Champions League	Besiktas Istanbul	home
December 11, 3:30 p.m.	Bundesliga	VfL Bochum	guest
December 15, 8:30 p.m.	Bundesliga	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	home
December 18, 6:30 p.m.	Bundesliga	Hertha BSC	guest

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