Julian Brandt is no longer a Borussia Dortmund player as of July 1st. After seven years in a BVB shirt, the striker’s time at the Westfalenstadion ended with the expiration of his work paper. Since then, where the 30-year-old will continue his career has remained the subject of intense speculation. Now the former national team player is apparently set to sign a contract.
As the Spanish online portal GolDigital has learned, Julian Brandt is in final negotiations with Celta Vigo, who finished sixth in La Liga last season and thus qualified for the Europa League again. Therefore, the former adviser to the German national team player is in “intensive negotiations with the club.”
As such, talks between the traditional Spanish club and the ex-BVB star are at an “advanced stage” after the two sides recently grew closer. If Celta and Brandt agree, the veteran must sign a contract until 2028. The working document should also include an option for another year, the report said.
Betis Sevilla were probably too expensive for Julian Brandt
It recently became known that Spanish Betis were interested in the former Bayer Leverkusen playmaker. But according to Spanish media, the Sevilla club ultimately refused to sign him. It was reported that representatives of the 48-time national team player were recently in Seville to introduce their client to the club’s management.
It is said that after the meeting, 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 be a hurdle for Betis that should not be underestimated.
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.