BILD, Ruhr Nachrichten: Luca Reggiani Could Leave Dortmund in Winter

Luca Reggiani Weighs Winter Exit From Borussia Dortmund Amid Limited Minutes

Borussia Dortmund defender Luca Reggiani is evaluating his future at the club and emerging as a prime candidate for a winter transfer window departure, according to reports by BILD and the Ruhr Nachrichten. The 18-year-old Italian center-back has logged a mere 50 minutes of playing time across two brief appearances for the Bundesliga leaders under manager Niko Kovač, prompting speculation over an impending move when the transfer window opens in January. His scarcity of action includes a single substitute outing in the Bundesliga alongside minutes accumulated in the DFB-Pokal out of the seven total possible competitive fixtures for the club so far this term.

Dortmund Rejected Summer Offers for Reggiani

Interest in the teenager is hardly a new development for the German club. During the previous summer transfer window, Serie A giants Inter Milan and AC Milan both pursued the defender, alongside English Championship side Southampton. Southampton pursued a deal actively as the deadline approached, but Reggiani ultimately rejected the offer to stay and fight for his place in Dortmund. However, with his current contract tying him to the club until 2029, Borussia Dortmund retains control over his market valuation should a suitor return with a formal bid in January. Back at the end of August, reports indicated that Reggiani was open to a return to his native country after having originally moved to the BVB youth setup from Sassuolo Calcio at the beginning of 2024.

From Breakthrough Shooting Star to Roster Squeeze

Reggiani’s current frustration stands in sharp contrast to his sudden rise during the previous season. Capitalizing on an injury crisis within the squad and the rapid departure of loanee Aaron Anselmino, the young Italian unexpectedly made nine professional appearances for the club, scored one goal, and earned a professional contract. That breakthrough even propelled him to an international debut for the Italy senior national team in June. Yet, his momentum halted during the summer preparations, pushed down the depth chart by arrivals and returning personnel.

Roster Adjustments and Potential Replacements on the Horizon

A winter sale could directly influence incoming business at the Westfalenstadion. According to reporting from the Ruhr Nachrichten, an outgoing transfer for Reggiani might free up squad space and financial flexibility to pursue targets such as Polish youth international Marcel Regula. The 19-year-old Zaglebie Lubin forward remains on the club’s radar after previously drawing interest last summer following an injury to Giannis Konstantelias, which involved a torn cruciate ligament and brought the player into focus at the Strobelallee before Dortmund ultimately opted for an editorial loan deal involving Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal, though the club never lost sight of Regula. Reflecting on the winter outlook, Dortmund sporting director Ole Book recently acknowledged the thin margins of the current squad, stating that the club is not overly well-stocked in squad depth and confirming that vieles möglich (much is possible) when the transfer window reopens in January.

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