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Lazio Rome apparently interested in Dortmund flop Nico Schulz

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June 8, 2022

Lazio Rome apparently interested in Dortmund flop Nico Schulz

Nico Schulz could leave BVB for Italy. Youssoufa Moukoko allows himself a dig at Borussia Dortmund. Also: Nico Schlotterbeck explains his move from Freiburg to the black and yellow. You can find all the news and rumors about BVB here.

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BVB, rumor: Lazio Rome probably interested in Nico Schulz

Dortmund’s left-back Nico Schulz could move to the Italian Serie A next season. According to information from Gazzetta dello Sport Capital club Lazio Rome has expressed interest in the 29-year-old.

Schulz’ contract with BVB runs until June 2024, but those responsible for the black and yellow would probably not put any obstacles in the way of the twelve-time national player. The transfer fee is therefore five million euros.

Schulz is considered a possible sales candidate in Dortmund due to his comparatively high salary. In the past season he was again unable to get past regular left-back Raphael Guerreiro and only started 14 times.

Rental disaster! ManUnited star receives scathing criticism

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Which loan players were particularly disappointing in the top European leagues last season? A selection.

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Reinier (from Real Madrid to Borussia Dortmund): The two-year loan of the 20-year-old offensive player was a big disappointment. Neither Lucien Favre, nor Edin Terzic and Marco Rose could really relate to the Brazilian.

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In the past season he did not score a single point in 20 appearances. Real paid 30 million euros to Flamengo for Reinier in 2020, his contract runs until 2026. The Madrilenians are probably aiming for another loan.

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Marin Pongracic (from VfL Wolfsburg to Borussia Dortmund): Should bring a breath of fresh air to BVB’s defence, but it didn’t work at all. Was noticed more by dubious behavior off the field than by good performance.

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In a Twitch interview, he spoke, among other things, about Mats Hummels’ knee problems and Erling Haaland’s long downtime – internals that do not belong in the public domain. Now returns to Wolfsburg, where he has a contract until 2024.

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Ozan Kabak (from FC Schalke 04 to Norwich City): For the Turkish central defender, his very personal series of horrors continued in the Premier League. After relegations with Stuttgart and Schalke, he was also hit by Norwich.

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He was only a regular player at times during the season, and injuries also slowed him down at times. At Schalke he is tied until 2024, but far too expensive for the budget. He should definitely be handed over, but there are no buyers yet.

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Sam Lammers (from Atalanta Bergamo to Eintracht Frankfurt): The 25-year-old Dutch striker cost the Europa League winner a loan fee of 3.6 million euros. Proof of performance: 794 minutes, two goals.

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Eintracht understandably waived a firm commitment as a result. Lammer’s contract in Bergamo runs until 2025.

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Tanguy Ndombele (from Tottenham Hotspur to Olympique Lyon): New coach Antonio Conte rearranged the squad in winter. A new midfielder came in Rodrigo Bentancur, but 25-year-old Ndombele had to give way.

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The Tottenham record purchase returned to his youth club for a loan fee of 1.4 million euros, but did not build on the performances once shown there. Now he is returning, but according to the Times he is to be sold by 2025 despite the contract.

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Bryan Gil (from Tottenham Hotspur to FC Valencia): Just like Ndombele, Tottenham also gave the 21-year-old left winger on loan in the winter. He, too, disappointed at his new club – he only managed one goal in 17 competitive games.

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However, as reported by Diario AS, Real Sociedad San Sebastian are still interested in signing either on a permanent basis or on loan. For Gil, it would be a return to the Basque Country, where he impressed for Eibar in the 2020/21 season.

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Saul Niguez (from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea): The 27-year-old midfielder arrived for a loan fee of five million euros, but did not prove to be a reinforcement. He made most of his 23 appearances in cup competitions.

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A further commitment is probably out of the question, the 35 million euro purchase option let Chelsea pass. Saul will thus return to Atletico, where he is still tied until 2026.

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Anthony Martial (from Manchester United to FC Sevilla): In his six and a half years at United, he was never able to assert himself in the long term. In the winter he was loaned out to Seville, where he also failed to realize his potential.

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He scored one goal in twelve competitive games. “He didn’t play the way we wanted. I won’t say he didn’t try but it didn’t work,” said Sevilla president Pepe Castro. He still has a contract with United until 2025.

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Adama Traore (from Wolverhampton Wanderers to FC Barcelona): Returned to his youth club as part of the winter transfer offensive, but did not use his physical power there profitably.

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Barca let the €30m purchase option pass, which is why Traore returns to Wolverhampton. His contract with the Premier League club runs until 2023.

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Donny van de Beek (from Manchester United to Everton): The midfielder joined United in 2020 for €39m before moving on in the winter after a disappointing year and a half. At Everton, however, he didn’t build on the performance either…

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… which he showed at his youth club Ajax. His advantage: On his return to United, he will now meet his ex-coach Erik ten Hag, who is said to want to give the 25-year-old midfielder another chance.

BVB, News: Moukoko with a dig against Dortmund

Youssoufa Moukoko unpacked a dig at his employer Borussia Dortmund after scoring twice in the U21 national team’s 2-1 win against Poland.

“My role is to score goals. This is where I get the coach’s confidence,” Moukoko said in an interview sky and table football: “He told me from the start that he was counting on me. That gave me a lot of self-confidence. And in the end I do the things I can do – and it works. We’re happy to go home with the three points to drive.”

At BVB, the 17-year-old was often only second or third choice last season. In 24 appearances for the professionals, he scored three goals and added two more goals.

These BVB stars were part of the miracle against Malaga

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BVB’s 3-2 win over Malaga in 2013 was one of the most memorable moments in the club’s CL history. Lukas Piszczek celebrates his 37th birthday on June 3rd – he was there then. We look back on the BVB team from back then.

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As a quick reminder: BVB was 2-1 down in the second leg after 90 minutes and then managed the crazy turnaround to the much-needed win. Marco Reus (91st) and Santana (92nd) scored.

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Coach: Jürgen Klopp (at BVB from 2008 to 2015) – today at Liverpool – was the 2019 Champions League winner with the Reds, in 2022 he lost the final against Real Madrid. One of the best coaches in the world.

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Goalkeeper: Roman Weidenfeller (at BVB from 2002 to 2018) – end of career.

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Right defence: Lukasz Piszczek (played for BVB from 2010 to 2021). He ends his career in his Polish homeland of Goczalkowice.

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Central defence: Neven Subotic (at BVB from 2008 to 2018). After moving to Union Berlin, he tried again in Turkey and Austria. He has been without a club since summer 2021.

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Central defence: Felipe Santana (at BVB from 2008 to 2013) – ended his career in April 2018.

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Left defense: Marcel Schmelzer (at BVB from 2005 to 2022) – end of career.

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Defensive midfield: Ilkay Gündogan (at BVB from 2011 to 2016) – today at Manchester City and reigning English champion.

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Defensive midfield: Sven Bender (at BVB from 2009 to 2017). After moving to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2021, he decided to end his career with his brother Lars at his youth club TSV Brannenburg.

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Right midfield: Jakub Blaszczykowski (at BVB from 2007 to 2016) – today at Wisla Krakow.

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Attacking midfield: Mario Götze (from 2001 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2020 at BVB) – today at PSV Eindhoven.

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Left midfield: Marco Reus (at BVB since 2012).

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Storm: Robert Lewandowski (at BVB from 2010 to 2014) – today at Bayern Munich.

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Substituted in the 72nd minute for Blaszczykowski: Julian Schieber (at BVB from 2012 to 2014) – has now ended his career.

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Substituted in the 72nd minute for Bender: Nuri Sahin (from 2002 to 2011 and 2013 to 2018 at BVB) – today coach at Antalyaspor.

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Substituted in the 86th minute for Gündogan: Mats Hummels (from 2008 to 2016 and since 2019 at BVB).

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Reserve bench: Mitchell Langerak (at BVB from 2010 to 2015) – today at Nagoya Grampus.

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Reserve bench: Kevin Großkreuz (at BVB from 2009 to 2015) – today at TuS Bövinghausen in the Westphalian league.

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Reserve bank: Sebastian Kehl (at BVB from 2001 to 2015) – today head of the licensed player department at BVB. In the summer he takes over as head of sport at Borussia.

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Reserve bank: Moritz Leitner (at BVB from 2010 to 2016) – today at FC Zurich.

BVB, News: Schlotterbeck comments on Dortmund change

BVB newcomer Nico Schlotterbeck has in an interview with the sports picture again raved about his move to Borussia Dortmund. “I want maximum success in Dortmund. In my opinion, Sebastian Kehl made very good transfers,” said Schlotterbeck.

The BVB squad was very good last year “and has now been greatly strengthened.” The goal for the coming season is now to challenge FC Bayern. “If it’s enough to become champions in the end, then of course we want to attack. We have to try to get a level of consistency that may have been lacking in the past few years. Then we have a chance!” said the 22-year-old.

Despite other offers, he is completely convinced of his move to Dortmund: “There were many inquiries, but I made a conscious decision to go to Dortmund: the club has a vision and has shown me a clear plan. I’m in the mood for BVB!”

Especially financially, there would have been better options for the defender. “I could have earned more at other clubs. I’m only 22 years old, money isn’t the most important thing for me. The club Borussia Dortmund has done it to me: I want to continue the story there, collect titles,” said Schlotterbeck.

BVB: The current squad for the 2022/23 season

position	Surname	age
GATE	Gregory Kobel	24
GATE	Luca Unbehaun	21
GATE	Alexander Meyer	31
GATE	Stefan Drljaca	23
DEFENSE	Manuel Akanji	26
DEFENSE	Mats Hummels	33
DEFENSE	Nico Schlotterbeck	22
DEFENSE	Niklas Sule	26
DEFENSE	Soumaila Coulibaly	18
DEFENSE	Raphael Guerreiro	28
DEFENSE	Nico Schulz	29
DEFENSE	Thomas Meunier	30
DEFENSE	Mateu Morey Bauza	22
DEFENSE	Felix Passlack	24
MIDFIELD	Emre Can	28
MIDFIELD	Salih Ozcan	24
MIDFIELD	Abdoulaye Kamara	17
MIDFIELD	Jude Bellingham	18
MIDFIELD	Mahmoud Dahoud	26
MIDFIELD	Giovanni Reina	19
MIDFIELD	Julian Brandt	26
ATTACK	Marco Reus	33
ATTACK	Karim Adeyemi	20
ATTACK	Thorgan Hazard	29
ATTACK	Donyell Paint	23
ATTACK	Youssoufa Moukoko	17
ATTACK	Steffen Tigges	23
ATTACK	Jayden Braaf	19