In transfer poker with Youssoufa Moukoko has Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl given the young national player a deadline until the start of the second half of the season. “Youssoufa can now accept this offer and Borussia Dortmund confess – or the paths will separate,” Kehl told the “Kicker” (Monday): “Youssoufa and his advisors know that we expect a decision this week because we want to have the issue clarified before the first matchday. So that the boy can also devote himself entirely to the sporting challenges.”
The contract of the striker, who became the youngest player in the Bundesliga and the Champions League at the age of 16, expires at the end of the season. Numerous top clubs from abroad are said to be interested in the 18-year-old. “He’s had an incredible amount of support from us and has worked hard himself to be successful. For many months now we have been trying to extend his contract because we are absolutely convinced that this club and this constellation are right for Youssoufa’s sporting perspective. We have put together a very attractive offer for him that gives him a lot of room for development,” emphasized Kehl.
According to Kehl, Moukoko is not yet at the end of his development. He sees huge potential in him. “But there are limits for us as a club. And we have shown these limits. Now it’s up to him to confess in a timely manner,” added the former international. Born in Cameroon, Moukoko joined BVB in 2016 and has since set numerous records in the youth teams. At the World Cup in Qatar he was part of the German squad. (dpa)
