Borussia Dortmund announced a signing surrounded by controversy

He Borussia Dortmund announced on Monday the signing of the 22-year-old German international midfielder Felix Nmechawho signed until June 30, 2028 from Wolfsburg, after “conversations” by the board of directors of his new team with him to confirm that he “does not have any transphobic or homophobic ideas,” according to the Signal Iduna Park club.

In the communiqué in which he announced his inclusion, the Borussia Dortmund translating statements by Hans-Joachim Watzke and Reinhold Lunow, the club’s general manager and president, respectively, about the footballer, who has deep Christian beliefs and has been accused on several occasions of transphobia.

“We know that the impending transfer has also caused criticism in recent days due to two internet posts shared by Felix. Therefore, it is important for us to have a thorough conversation with the player about his beliefs and values . Felix is ​​very young, his religion is deeply rooted in him and, like all of us, he is certainly not perfect,” they both said, according to Dortmund.

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“But he really convinced us in the conversations that he does not have any transphobic or homophobic ideas about him. Felix himself emphasized that he respects and loves all people, regardless of their skin color, religion or orientation sexual,” leaders said. from Borussia Dortmund.

Félix Nmecha, whose transfer was estimated by some media at 30 million euros, played the last two courses in Wolfsburg, with a total of 50 games. His three goals and four assists came last season.

“He is a fast, technically skilled and strong physical player who will enrich our midfield with his offensive and defensive profile,” said Sebastian Kehl, sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, who lost Jude this summer Bellingham, who was transferred to Real Madrid in exchange for 103 million euros.

Before Wolfsburg, where he arrived for free, Félix Nmecha played in the lower categories of Manchester City, with three matches with the first team, one at the age of 18 and another two at the age of 20. He became a German Under-16, Under-18, Under-21 and absolute international, with one match played, when he made his debut on March 28.

“Borussia Dortmund is a great club that I have followed since I was a child. I am happy to be a part of it now and help the team achieve their goals in the Bundesliga, the Cup and the Champions League. I hope the fans give me opportunity to meet me”, declared, for his part, the footballer.