Waldemar Anton is set to join Borussia Dortmund on a permanent deal from Stuttgart, in spite of interest from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The defender had a release clause in his contract worth around €22 million, and Stuttgart have been informed about the decision. An agreement on personal terms has already been reached, with a contract till 2028 agreed between the player and his new club.
Waldemar Anton to join Borussia Dortmund from Stuttgart
🟡⚫️ Waldemar Anton, new Borussia Dortmund player on four year contract.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2024
All details already accepted and approved by German NT centre back with his camp.
€22m release clause triggered, Stuttgart are already informed about process.
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The centre-back’s impressive performances not only helped Stuttgart return to the Champions League by finishing second in the Bundesliga, but also earned him a call-up to the national team for the Euros.
With Mats Hummels leaving the club as a free agent, Dortmund needed a reliable defender to replace the veteran. And they have gone ahead and recruited one of the best in the league in Anton.
With a pass accuracy of 89%, 1.2 interceptions and tackles per game, as well as 6.2 ball recoveries per game, the numbers all prove how well-rounded Waldemar Anton is in terms of being a modern, ball-playing central defender.
And his arrival will surely help reinforce the squad for the coming season, with Nuri Sahin set to lead the team into a brand new era.
How old is Waldemar Anton?
27 years old
