Julian Brandt’s contract with Borussia Dortmund expired at the start of the summer transfer period, leaving the 30-year-old officially without a club. They say that when looking for a new employer, the ex-BVB star was refused for the first time.
Spanish media are reporting that Betis have decided not to sign Brandt, at least for now.
Representatives of the 48-time international are said to have recently been in Seville to introduce their client to club management.
It is said that after the meeting, Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo was not particularly interested in the idea of ​​sending Brandt to Andalusia.
According to the report, his footballing skills and wealth of experience are certainly valued by the team who finished fifth in La Liga last season. However, the long-time BVB professional’s high salary is said to represent a hurdle for Betis that should not be underestimated.
Instead of Brandt, the Spaniards’ shopping list is headed by 22-year-old Uruguayan Facundo Bernal (Fluminense), as well as Dani Ceballos, who is still without a club after leaving Real Madrid, and Belgian Nicholas Raskin (Rangers).
The expected transfer of Nelson Deossa to Vasco da Gama currently complicates Betis’ personnel planning.
Brandt’s high salary at BVB
They are said to be reluctant to spend too much money when it comes to new players, despite competing in the Champions League. This also applies to Brandt, who was reportedly recently receiving around eight million euros a year from BVB.
Where the Bremen native ends up after leaving Dortmund remains entirely open. It is reported that Brandt, who has a Catalan girlfriend, would prefer to play football in Spain in the future.
But he should also have options in England and at Dutch record holders Ajax Amsterdam.