Africafoot reported that 18-year-old defender Elias Benkara has decided to seek a departure from Borussia Dortmund to find a project that ensures regular top-level playing time. His contract is valid until June 2026, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed. Sources cited by the publication state that BVB's management presented a long-term offer. However, the player is requesting technical guarantees for a permanent position in the first team rather than being restricted to the reserves, which has become a source of disagreement. The situation has generated interest from German clubs Eintracht Frankfurt and Mainz, Lille OSC in France, and Club Bruges in Belgium. The player's interests are handled by the agency ROGON, which possesses considerable influence and networks in the Premier League and Bundesliga. It is also reported that Benkara considers a transfer a means to convince the national team selector to call him up.