Youssoufa Moukoko has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising attackers since breaking into Borussia Dortmund’s senior squad during the 2020-21 season.
He is the youngest player in the history of the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga. Moukoko also became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the German top flight after finding the back of the net against Union Berlin during the 2020-21 season, aged 16 years and 28 days.
He was part of the BVB squad that won the DFB-Pokal during the 2020-21 season. Moukoko has played 59 games (in all competitions) for the German team so far, registering 11 goals and eight assists.
His performances at Signal Iduna Park also impressed Germany manager Hansi Flick, who included him in the DfB squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But the Borussia Dortmund striker managed to play just one minute in Qatar.
Borussia Dortmund working to extend Youssoufa Moukoko’s contract
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Borussia Dortmund is interested in extending striker Youssoufa Moukoko’s contract.
Moukoko is in the final year of his contract at Signal Iduna Park. BVB still have a chance to extend his contract as the player has a great relationship with coach Edin Terzic. However, the German club need to act fast as the English and Spanish clubs are pushing to secure their services in a reduced price deal in January.
According to Athletic, Chelsea is among the clubs that are following their situation at Signal Iduna Park. The Blues are currently on the transfer market after Armando Broja suffered a knee injury during a friendly match earlier this month.
Speaking to the media in November, Moukoko provided an update on her future. He said: “I haven’t talked to Hansi Flick about it yet. But then again, we are not at BVB, we are here with the national team at a World Cup. I feel very comfortable at Dortmund, I feel the confidence of the coach. In the end you will know if I decide to stay or not.
Moukoko has starred this season for the Dortmund team. He has registered six goals and four assists in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season. Borussia Dortmund are likely to do everything they can to convince him to sign a new deal.
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When will Borussia Dortmund play next?
Borussia Dortmund will resume their Bundesliga campaign against FC Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park on January 22. They will then travel to Rhineland-Palatinate to play FC Mainz on January 25.
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