Borussia Dortmund has secured the services of Ecuadorian Justin Lerma – from the 2026/27 season.
Will play for BVB in just over two years: Justin Lerma. Getty Images
On Monday, BVB confirmed the transfer of 16-year-old Lerma from Ecuadorian first division club Independiente del Valle. However, the teenager will only be contracted for the 2026/27 season after he turns 18, as the Westphalians write on their website.
Until then, Lerma, who made his debut in the top division of his home country Ecuador this season at the age of 15 and made his starting debut last weekend, will continue to develop at his current club.
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“One of the best South American players of his year”
“We have been watching Justin for a long time and have been in close contact with the player and his family ever since. Justin is one of the best South American players of his year and we are pleased to be able to gain an outstanding talent for Borussia Dortmund in him,” emphasizes BVB- Sports director Sebastian Kehl.
Lerma is already 1.84 meters tall and is considered both fast and technically adept.
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