Borussia Dortmund is interested in Joane Gadou of RB Salzburg amid a potential defensive overhaul. The German club considers the 19-year-old, 1.95-meter tall French and Ivorian defender to be an interesting prospect. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl personally attended the recent match between Rapid Wien and RB Salzburg to observe Gadou. The player's contract in Salzburg is valid until 2029, and it is said that his former club, Paris St. Germain, has a buy-back option. Dortmund's executives are aware that signing the player could be very expensive. While their interest is confirmed, no specific action has been taken to bring him to the club. Gadou has 8 caps for the France U19 team, has made 17 appearances in the domestic league this season, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €12.00m. FC Barcelona has also been linked with the defender. Reports from May 2025 stated that his 2024 transfer from Paris St. Germain involved a ten million euro fee. Reports in March 2026 cited a valuation of €30 million.