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Joane Gadou Transfer from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund
Paris St. Germain will receive around two million euros because of a 20 percent sell-on clause the club secured when Joane Gadou transferred from Paris St. Germain to RB Salzburg two years ago. According to 'RMC', the French champion is receiving this payment as part of the transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
Paris St. Germain will receive around two million euros because of a 20 percent sell-on clause the club secured when Joane Gadou transferred from Paris St. Germain to RB Salzburg two years ago. According to 'RMC', the French champion is receiving this payment as part of the transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
Red Bull Salzburg announced Joane Gadou's summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund. According to Lars Ricken, Borussia Dortmund's Geschäftsführer Sport, they have known Joane for a long time and observed him during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. Ricken stated that Gadou will strengthen them and play an important role from the start of the new season. He added that they are convinced of his qualities and see enormous sporting development potential in him. In a club press release, Joane Gadou stated that he is very grateful for his time at FC Red Bull Salzburg and that he is looking forward to the opportunity to join a top club in the Bundesliga. Gadou also expressed excitement about joining the BVB family and wearing the black and yellow jersey for the first time.
Red Bull Salzburg announced Joane Gadou's summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund. According to Lars Ricken, Borussia Dortmund's Geschäftsführer Sport, they have known Joane for a long time and observed him during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. Ricken stated that Gadou will strengthen them and play an important role from the start of the new season. He added that they are convinced of his qualities and see enormous sporting development potential in him. In a club press release, Joane Gadou stated that he is very grateful for his time at FC Red Bull Salzburg and that he is looking forward to the opportunity to join a top club in the Bundesliga. Gadou also expressed excitement about joining the BVB family and wearing the black and yellow jersey for the first time.
Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Joane Gadou from the Austrian club FC Salzburg. Joane Gadou is a 19-year-old central defender and has signed a five-year contract until June 2031. The transfer fee is estimated to be nearly 25 million euros, which includes bonuses. Gadou was trained at PSG.
Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Joane Gadou from the Austrian club FC Salzburg. Joane Gadou is a 19-year-old central defender and has signed a five-year contract until June 2031. The transfer fee is estimated to be nearly 25 million euros, which includes bonuses. Gadou was trained at PSG.
Joane Gadou has signed a 5-year contract with Dortmund. According to RMCsport, Salzbourg will receive 20M€ plus bonuses up to 6M€.
Joane Gadou has signed a 5-year contract with Dortmund. According to RMCsport, Salzbourg will receive 20M€ plus bonuses up to 6M€.
Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg has stated that Joane Gadou will join Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg. The central defender is reportedly in Dortmund to finalize his transfer and is set to sign a contract until mid-2031. The total transfer fee is reported to be between €24 million and €25 million, with Red Bull Salzburg also receiving ten percent of a future transfer fee. Gadou has said goodbye to Salzburg in a post on Instagram.
Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg has stated that Joane Gadou will join Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg. The central defender is reportedly in Dortmund to finalize his transfer and is set to sign a contract until mid-2031. The total transfer fee is reported to be between €24 million and €25 million, with Red Bull Salzburg also receiving ten percent of a future transfer fee. Gadou has said goodbye to Salzburg in a post on Instagram.
Joane Gadou has announced his departure from RB Salzburg. According to Sky, there is a complete agreement between all parties and the transfer to Borussia Dortmund will be officially announced today. Sky reports that the agreement is for a base transfer fee of 20 million euros plus four to six million euros in bonuses. It was also reported by Sky that a previous report from Bild, that stated the deal was stalled due to the transfer fee, was denied.
Joane Gadou has announced his departure from RB Salzburg. According to Sky, there is a complete agreement between all parties and the transfer to Borussia Dortmund will be officially announced today. Sky reports that the agreement is for a base transfer fee of 20 million euros plus four to six million euros in bonuses. It was also reported by Sky that a previous report from Bild, that stated the deal was stalled due to the transfer fee, was denied.
According to BILD, the transfer of Joane Gadou is complete. The player is said to have already passed a medical check in Dortmund on Monday, and the official announcement of the deal is planned for today. The main issue in negotiations with RB had been the fee, as Salzburg allegedly demanded up to 25 million euros. BILD information indicates that BVB negotiators, including Book and sporting director Lars Ricken, were able to reduce the sum to around 19.5 million euros. Additionally, a maximum of 4.5 million euros in bonus payments will be due, linked to various achievements. In Dortmund, Gadou is expected to earn around 5 million euros per year.
According to BILD, the transfer of Joane Gadou is complete. The player is said to have already passed a medical check in Dortmund on Monday, and the official announcement of the deal is planned for today. The main issue in negotiations with RB had been the fee, as Salzburg allegedly demanded up to 25 million euros. BILD information indicates that BVB negotiators, including Book and sporting director Lars Ricken, were able to reduce the sum to around 19.5 million euros. Additionally, a maximum of 4.5 million euros in bonus payments will be due, linked to various achievements. In Dortmund, Gadou is expected to earn around 5 million euros per year.
Although the transfer of Joane Gadou from RB Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund was previously considered agreed upon, 'Bild' reports that the negotiations between the clubs are not complete. The clubs have very different views regarding the transfer fee, with the Austrian club demanding significantly more. The negotiations currently concern approximately 25 million euros plus additional bonus payments of four to six million euros, making the total package around 30 million euros. RB Salzburg continues to insist on their desired fee, while Borussia Dortmund's sporting director Ole Book and managing director Lars Ricken are attempting to reduce the sum. Borussia Dortmund also aims for Joane Gadou to undergo his medical examination soon to provide clarity and permit further transfers to proceed.
Although the transfer of Joane Gadou from RB Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund was previously considered agreed upon, 'Bild' reports that the negotiations between the clubs are not complete. The clubs have very different views regarding the transfer fee, with the Austrian club demanding significantly more. The negotiations currently concern approximately 25 million euros plus additional bonus payments of four to six million euros, making the total package around 30 million euros. RB Salzburg continues to insist on their desired fee, while Borussia Dortmund's sporting director Ole Book and managing director Lars Ricken are attempting to reduce the sum. Borussia Dortmund also aims for Joane Gadou to undergo his medical examination soon to provide clarity and permit further transfers to proceed.
According to @berger_pj and @SkySportDE, Borussia Dortmund and Joane Gadou have reached a full agreement on a long-term contract; the medical and signing are still pending. Negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and RB Salzburg are close to completion, a fact that @sn_aktuell also reported. The fee is a fixed €20m, with €4-6m in add-ons, and a high sell-on clause.
According to @berger_pj and @SkySportDE, Borussia Dortmund and Joane Gadou have reached a full agreement on a long-term contract; the medical and signing are still pending. Negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and RB Salzburg are close to completion, a fact that @sn_aktuell also reported. The fee is a fixed €20m, with €4-6m in add-ons, and a high sell-on clause.
A Tuesday report from 'Salzburger Nachrichten' stated that Joane Gadou is likely to leave FC Red Bull Salzburg next summer and will move to Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. It was also reported that the German club has been closely monitoring the 19-year-old Frenchman in recent months and that a decision has now been made. The report further indicated that Borussia Dortmund is said to be paying €20 million for the central defender, with a resale participation also said to be included.
A Tuesday report from 'Salzburger Nachrichten' stated that Joane Gadou is likely to leave FC Red Bull Salzburg next summer and will move to Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. It was also reported that the German club has been closely monitoring the 19-year-old Frenchman in recent months and that a decision has now been made. The report further indicated that Borussia Dortmund is said to be paying €20 million for the central defender, with a resale participation also said to be included.
Joane Gadou is one of the candidates Borussia Dortmund has targeted for their central defence. According to Bild, Borussia Dortmund may want to sign both Joane Gadou and Marcos Senesi, even if Nico Schlotterbeck extends his contract.
Joane Gadou is one of the candidates Borussia Dortmund has targeted for their central defence. According to Bild, Borussia Dortmund may want to sign both Joane Gadou and Marcos Senesi, even if Nico Schlotterbeck extends his contract.
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.
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.
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