Category: Recruitment Analysis
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Players who can replace Haaland at Dortmund
There is no doubt that Erling Haaland’s future lies outside of the German club. At Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has been nothing short of a sensation. The youngster has 47 goals in 48 Bundesliga outings and still has a lot of potential to demonstrate. Interest from prominent clubs in Europe has been pouring in, with some…
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‘Very mature’ – Dortmund is the right club for English teenager
Jude Bellingham has become one of the most talked-about young footballers in Europe right now. Despite playing for a Championship side like Birmingham City, the youngster has caught the attention of clubs all across the continent. While he will have a big number of options in front of him in the summer, Borussia Dortmund will…
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‘Master of the number nine’- Dries Mertens will suit Dortmund on many levels
Borussia Dortmund have not won the Bundesliga since they won it under Jurgen Klopp. Times since then have been indifferent and the change in managers have been playing a role too. But under Lucien Favre, the process is underway and while it isn’t perfect yet, the modifications are ongoing. The latest modification could well be…
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Who Could Replace Sancho At Dortmund?
One of the biggest stories over the next 12 months will be the long-term future of Jadon Sancho, and where he could possibly end up. There is no shortage of admirers for the winger, with a move back to England looking like the most likely destination. However, when Sancho leaves the club, there will be…
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Who is the Boca Juniors’ defensive prodigy targetted by Dortmund?
This post originally featured on our comprehensive world football analysis sister site, totalfootballanalysis.com. Leonardo Balerdi has quickly established himself as one of the brightest defensive starlets in Argentina. His mental strength, anticipation and physical attributes have been turning heads since his Boca Juniors first team debut in August. It didn’t take long for the plaudits…
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Dortmund win Witsel over, but he could struggle to win the Dortmund fans over
In the summer of 2016, Chinese football took off like an unexpected firework at the end of a display or celebration. One minute the Chinese Super League was ignored, not taken seriously and all in all not included in any meaningful football conversation, then all of a sudden it exploded into life like a forgotten…
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Axel Witsel Returning From the Football Wilderness To Join Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund are set to make their seventh new addition of the summer as Belgian World Cup star Axel Witsel is due to arrive for a medical this week. The 29-year-old central midfielder found himself back on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs following his solid performance in Russia for Belgium. Witsel is…
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A Sale, A Steal and a Swap Still To Come For Busy Dortmund This Summer?
It has been a typically busy summer for Borussia Dortmund, with players seeming to arrive or depart in droves. However, it could be argued that for Hans-Joachim Watzke and Michael Zorc, the hardest part of the transfer window remains. 5 players have come through the front door on a permanent basis this summer to replace…