Good morning, Fear the Wall.
One of the more surprising pieces of new to come out of the Dortmund camp this weekend regarded the contract extension of Julian Brandt, or rather the non-extension, as we now know. Sean already reported on this news, but it seems that Brandt and BVB were not able to come to terms over an extension, and the German will leave the club in the summer.
Brandt has cut a divisive figure at BVB in is seven years at the club. Despite being one of Dortmund’s most consistent scorers
and providers in recent years, Brandt has taken repeated criticism from the fans for his anonymous stages in big games, and a sense that he is not the type of attacker to take BVB to the next level.
So that’s Brandt; what else is new?
BVB News
- BVB have been linked with a move for Köln’s Said El Mala, according to BILD. El Mala has been hot property all season, as his pace and skill on the ball have kept Köln somewhat competitive this season.
- Lars Ricken shut down a rumor that BVB are entertaining selling Julian Ryerson for €30 million this summer, citing Ryerson’s massive offensive contribution this season.
League News
- Wolfsburg were outdone by Hamburg this weekend in a 2-1 loss. What’s more interesting is the manner of scoring—all three goals were penalties! Wolfsburg now sit four points deep in the automatic relegation places…
- Wolfsburg have brought back Dieter Hecking in a desperate attempt to escape the relegation zone.
- Leverkusen and Stuttgart were both held to draws this weekend, with each conceding a late leveler to turn a win into a draw.
- Leipzig look set to sign long-time Gladbach star Rocco Reitz.
That’s the rundown from the weekend! No midweek games this week, or anymore, so… *sigh*.
