The years go by and look the same for Borussia Dortmund. At the start of each season, the German club seems to have the strength to challenge Bayern Munich for the title, then scales back its ambitions after a few days of the championship. Despite a competitive workforce, the BvB gave up to the Bavarian ogre even before the offseason. Last year, Edin Terzic's troops almost broke the Bavarian hegemony but that was a little hasty to forget the fatal 34th and final day of the Bundesliga.
Dortmund have once again got their feet wet and this season is strangely similar to the last ones. This time it was Bayer who took Bayern's role, destroying all competition in their path. It is really time for the Ruhr club to turn the page and give new impetus to a squad at the end of its run, both from the point of view of the age of certain players and the experience within the institution. This is what explains Sky Sport Germany this Thursday, saying that most executives will have the door wide open.
Most executives and high earners will have an open door
This is particularly the case for the most illustrious of them. Arriving in the summer of 2012, Maroc Reus has experienced everything but he is reaching the end of his contract and his relations with Terzic are not good. His status has also changed this season. He is becoming more and more of a rotation player. Also at the end of his lease, Mats Hummels (35 years old) should not be extended even if some voices are raised to make him stay another year. He has worked his way back into the starting XI in recent weeks. The defender has already said that a decision will be made after the season.
Still in the category of experienced players, Emre Can will not be accepted in the event of an offer. Even though he was promoted to captain this year, the midfielder blows hot and cold, like his relationship with Terzic. Sébastien Haller is an even more special case, who had to battle cancer when he arrived at the club in the summer of 2022. This time it was an ankle injury which forced him to stay away from the field. With Fulham and Besiktas making inquiries for him this winter, the striker could well leave. His salary weighs heavily on the BvB's finances.
Malen expected as transfer of the summer
Youssoufa Moukoko is not satisfactory either, having extended his contract at the last minute last year. His performances are not good but his still attractive market rating pushes the Dortmund management to sell him if there is still time. But the one who is really expected to be the big sale of the summer is Donyell Malen. The BvB is hoping for €40 million and a transfer to the Premier League in order to fill the coffers. Finally, there are those from whom the club no longer expects much, starting with Mateu Morey (end of contract in 2024).
The Spaniard never established himself at Borussia where he arrived at just 19 years old. There is also Marius Wolf whose performances have never really given satisfaction, he who is still a German international. His contract ends on June 30. Finally, there are the cases of loaned players and no positive outcome is emerging. Despite some interesting sequences, Jadon Sancho should not be kept, above all because of his salary at Manchester United. Ian Maatsen is very popular but the €35 million demanded by Chelsea is slowing down the file. The BvB's luck is the left-back's desire to stay in the Ruhr. A new loan is still possible.
