The Daily Bee: Borussia Dortmund Sign Joane Gadou
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - OCTOBER 23: Joane Gadou of FC Sazlburg during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and Ferencvarosi TC at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) | Getty Images There isn’t a lot going on in Germany right now, but there is plenty of drama in the UK. Not only is the Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his last legs, with the Labour Party infighting to decide his replacement, but my trip to Wembley Stadium next weekend is in real danger!
If you were unaware, Southampton recently qualified for the Championship Play-Off final, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 in the semi-finals. However, this has been overshadowed by some extremely funny cheating going on in the lead-up to the first leg of the semi-final. Now, the always normal EFL are considering chucking Saints out of the Play-Offs, and the entire situation is a mess.
BVB News Dortmund’s move for Joane Gadou is now official . The RB Salzburg defender will cost a total of €19. 5m plus €4.
5m in bonus payments . BVB’s pursuit of Kennet Eichhorn seems to be ramping up, with Ole Book praising the player to the media recently. Reports suggest he has a €10-12m release clause.
German midfield talent Mussa Kaba has signed his first professional contract at Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga News Manuel Neuer is set to sign a contract extension at Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until he turns 1000 years old. Kasper Hjulmand’s days are numbered at Bayer Leverkusen, and the club consider Brazilian Filipe Luís, most recently manager of Flamengo, and Girona’s Michel as the candidates to replace him.