DORTMUND NEWS

'He's not yet a world-class player' - Mbappe has greater potential than Haaland, says Dortmund legend Kohler ' Goal.com Erling Haaland is "not yet a world-class player", with Borussia Dortmund legend Jurgen Kohler considering Kylian Mbappe to boast greater potential

JULY 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'We are an ambitious club with a vision of becoming one of the best in Asia' - Lion City Sailors partner with Borussia Dortmund to further boost ambitions ' Goal.com Lion City Sailors have partnered with Borussia Dortmund as they aim to take the next step on their way to becoming a continental force

JULY 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Mats Hummels - Still struggling with knee issue Hummels continues to struggle with the patellar tendon in his knee and rest is needed because of swelling, reports kicker.

Impact Hummels started all four matches for Germany in the Euros, so rest was already warranted for the center-back. The hope is that a few weeks of full rest will help his knee get back to full strength, but if he pushes it too hard, it's an issue that could brew up over the upcoming campaign.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Erling is already in England' - Chelsea target Haaland's absence from Dortmund's fitness test prompts jokey response from Zorc ' Goal.com Erling Haaland's absence from Borussia Dortmund's pre-season preparations has been laughed off by sporting director Michael Zorc, who quipped that the striker was "already in Engla...

JULY 12, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Thomas Delaney - Heads home first goal of Euro Delaney scored on one of his two shots (one on target) and hauled in six aerials won, two tackles (both won), three interceptions and three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cz...

Impact Delaney put in a terrific header from a corner early in the game to put his team ahead again and was brilliant defensively protecting that lead for the rest of the matches delivering a fantastic stat haul here. That was his first major contribution of the campaign though not for lack of effort after racking up seven shots, four chances created and nine crosses in five matches thus far.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji - Big influence in loss Akanji won two-of-four tackles and mad five clearances during Friday's loss to Spain on penalties.

Impact Akanji played a big role in helping the Swiss to another penalty shootout despite a questionable decision on Remo Freuler's red card. He only made 28 league appearances last season, but that number could rise if he returns from the summer more mature for Borussia Dortmund.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Meunier - Busy versus Italy Meunier had four clearances and three interceptions, won two of two tackles and sent in two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-2 loss to Italy.

Impact Meunier was serviceable in both phases in this one and picked up stats especially in the back. He concludes a strong Euro wit one goal, two assists, four shots, three chances created and 11 clearances.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorgan Hazard - Delivers four crosses against Italy Hazard sent in four crosses (zero accurate), won three four five tackles and seven duels and drew two fouls in Friday's 1-2 loss to Italy.

Impact Hazard was pretty busy on both ends on the pitch, although he could not replicate the performance, and the goal, he had against Portugal. He posted two goals, four shots, five crosses and 13 tackles in four Euro appearances.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel, Belgium's centrepiece, was supposed to miss Euro 2020 The Dortmund midfielder was given a 'zero per cent chance' of making the competition in January - instead, he's driving Belgium forward

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sancho joining Man United from Dortmund for $100 million

Jadon Sancho is joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund  for $100 million

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man Utd to sign Sancho in £73m deal ' Goal.com Manchester United have officially announced that they have an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the £73 million ($101m) purchase of Jadon Sancho.

JULY 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Dortmund confirm transfer of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the transfer of England international Jadon Sancho to Manchester United for €85 million (£72.6 million), as...

JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Manchester United agrees to Jadon Sancho transfer deal: $101M for Dortmund star The Borussia Dortmund winger will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first transfer of the summer and the deal is expected to go through after a medi...

JULY 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AP Source: Sancho set for $100M move to United from Dortmund

Jadon Sancho appears finally headed to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund after a long-running pursuit of the winger

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mats Hummels - Poor in defeat Hummels made three tackles and one interception during Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to England.

Impact Hummels failed to get much done Tuesday, and did nothing to stifle the English attack. The defender underwhelmed in every aspect of his normally imperious game, and he's going home because of it. Hummels will marshal the Dortmund back line in the upcoming Bundesliga season.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Starts back-to-back matches Witsel had three clearances and a foul drawn in Sunday's 1-0 win against Portgal.

Impact Witsel has gone a full 90 in back-to-back matches, which is somewhat surprising given that he just returned from a ruptured Achilles. His return from injury is something for the record books, as it seems like he's back to his usual self, holding down Belgium's midfield, a great sign for Borussia Dortmund ahead of next season.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Germany shaped England's Jude Bellingham: 'He learns as much in one game as others do in six months' Borussia Dortmund taught Jude Bellingham how to play elite level football. England could reap the benefit of that against Germany today

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thorgan Hazard - Rockets in winner over Portugal Hazard scored on one of his two shots (one on target), held a clean sheet and hauled in five tackles (two won) and three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portugal.

Impact Hazard lput on a screamer from outside the 18 to break the deadlock in the first half netting what came out to be the stunning winner. That's he's second straight start with a goal and he's also held two clean sheets in his three starts. The wing-back has taken at least one shot in each of his starts while also mounting eight tackles and four interceptions over the same span.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Meunier - Assists, clean sheet in shutout win Meunier held a clean sheet, tallied an assist and hauled in one shot (off target), three crosses (one accurate), three aerials won, two tackles (both won) and five clearances in Su...

Impact Meunier set up the winner and turned in a solid display overall with good numbers on both sides of the ball. That's now his second assist at the Euros while also adding one goal. He's also kept one clean sheet in his two starts but will have another very tough match up Friday versus Italy at the quarterfinals.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It is Sancho that Germany would fear - if he plays' - Klinsmann surprised by England's snub of 'special talent' ' Goal.com Jadon Sancho has seen just six minutes of action for England at Euro 2020, but it is the Borussia Dortmund winger that Jurgen Klinsmann says "Germany would fear - if he plays" in T...

JUNE 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Thorgan Hazard - Starting Sunday Hazard (knee) made the starting lineup for Sunday's Round of 16 match against Portugal.

Impact Hazard missed the final group stage game against Finland but was training for much of the week in anticipation of this major clash in their first knockout game. He'll get another chance to play with his brother Eden against a tough Portuguese side.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why trading card collectors, not just football's superclubs, are battling for £750,000 Erling Haaland Forget Messi and Ronaldo, it is the Norway and Dortmund forward's trading card that is about to become football's most expensive

JUNE 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bayern Munich to kick off Bundesliga season at Gladbach

Bayern Munich will kick off the new German season at Borussia Mönchengladbach after the 2021-22 schedule was released

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

09 Days Around the World: Borussia Dortmund to make virtual stops in nine countries across the globe ' Goal.com The German club aims to connect with its international fans in mainly in Asia and USA...

JUNE 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'Germany would like to give Sancho a passport! - Matthaus baffled by England star's lack of minutes at Euro 2020 ' Goal.com Lothar Matthaus has admitted that he has been baffled by Jadon Sancho's lack of minutes at Euro 2020, while joking that Germany would be happy to give the England star a passport.

JUNE 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM