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Borussia Dortmund in Pursuit of Brazilian Starlet Fernando Pradella
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Dortmund, Germany – Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is reportedly making a play for Brazilian sensation Fernando Pradella, a 16-year-old forward currently with FC santos. The German club has allegedly submitted a €4 million offer for the young talent, according to reports from Brazil [1].
BVB’s Bold plan for Brazilian Acquisition
Pradella, who will turn 17 on July 3rd, is expected to remain with FC Santos until he turns 18 in the summer of 2026. BVB has a unique plan to integrate the young player into the team. The strategy involves Pradella traveling to Dortmund approximately eight times before his official transfer to familiarize himself with the club and the Ruhr area [2].
Did You Know? Borussia Dortmund has a history of successfully integrating young talents into their squad, including players like Jadon Sancho and Christian Pulisic.
Transfer Model Echoes Previous Strategy
This approach mirrors a recent transfer model BVB employed with Justin Lerma, a promising talent from Ecuador.Neither club has officially confirmed the negotiations. However, sources suggest that Dortmund is keen on securing Pradella’s services early [3].
