Joane Gadou is a 19-year-old central defender for Borussia Dortmund who holds French and Ivorian nationalities. It is reported that he is being monitored by several major European clubs, including Arsenal. Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain have been following Gadou's development for several months. Scouts from these clubs have attended his matches, including fixtures against Real Betis and Bayern Munich. Borussia Dortmund does not intend to part with Gadou in the short term, as he is considered an important part of their project. His contract runs until June 30, 2031, which places Dortmund in a strong negotiating position. Transfermarkt estimates his current value at 28 million euros. Dortmund could demand a much higher fee, and an offer around 50 million euros might prompt them to reconsider, although the current plan is to keep the defender. Gadou joined Dortmund in July 2026 and has two caps for the France U21 national team.