Borussia Dortmund has officially signed German international midfielder Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract until 2026. The 33-year-old, who has been a Dortmund fan since childhood, joins for a reported fee of around 7 million euros, with potential bonuses of up to 3 million euros. Groß expressed his excitement about the move, stating, ‘For me, this transfer is a huge deal, as I’ve been a Dortmund fan since I was a little boy’.Dortmund’s Sport Director Sebastian Kehl praised Groß’s qualities, saying, ‘With his calmness on the ball, his exceptional passing and positioning skills, and his versatility, he brings new facets to our team’. Groß, who made his German national team debut in September 2023 and was part of the Euro 2024 squad, is expected to bring stability, flexibility, and leadership to Dortmund’s midfield.In his seven-year stint at Brighton, Groß played 228 Premier League games, scoring 30 goals and providing 45 assists. He will join Dortmund’s training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, immediately. This signing marks Dortmund’s third acquisition this summer, following the arrivals of Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy.Meanwhile, in another significant transfer development, Barcelona is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona has submitted an improved bid of around 62 million euros, including 55 million euros in guaranteed payment and up to 7 million euros in add-ons. Olmo, a La Masia graduate, is said to have agreed to a contract until 2030 with Barcelona. The Spanish international has expressed his desire to join the Catalan club, making the deal likely to be completed soon.
Key points
- Borussia Dortmund signs Pascal Groß from Brighton on a two-year contract.
- Barcelona submits improved bid of around 62 million euros for Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig.
- Groß, a German international, joins Dortmund after seven successful years at Brighton.
- Olmo has reportedly agreed to a contract with Barcelona until 2030.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported transfer fee for Pascal Groß, with some sources citing 7 million euros and others mentioning 7.
5 million euros.
