Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona negotiate transfer of young defender Hector Fort
Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are in final discussions over the move of defender Hector Fort, with the fee expected to be around €10 million.
Negotiations are underway between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund to complete the transfer of young full-back Hector Fort. The clubs are debating a structure that may include a €10 million fee, with Barcelona possibly retaining a percentage of his rights and a future buy-back option that could rise to around €50 million. Dortmund hope the signing will bolster their defensive options after a weak showing in the DFL Supercup and provide competition for Julian Ryerson.
Fort has indicated a strong desire to play in Germany, rejecting proposals from other clubs. The German side sees Fort’s technical abilities as a complement to their attacking style, though past Barcelona youngsters have struggled to adapt at Dortmund. The outcome of the talks will determine whether the defender joins the Black and Yellows this window.
Why it matters
The deal could strengthen Dortmund's defense and affect Barcelona's squad planning.
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