Hendry Blank, Julian Rijkhoff Line Up Deadline Day Moves
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Departures for two BVB starlets. Borussia Dortmund youth prospects Hendry Blank and Julian Rijkhoff have both seemingly coordinated moves away from BVB, securing permanent transfers to RB Salzburg and Ajax Amsterdam respectively. While Rijkhoff?s departure was a long time in the making, Blank?s decision to refuse a contract extension and part ways with BVB will come as something of a shock to BVB fans and the boardroom.
Julian Rijkhoff made the move from the Ajax youth academy in July of 2020, joining a strong attacking core in the BVB youth team that included the likes of Youssoufa Moukoko and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. While Rijkhoff?s time in the U19s can only be described as a success, with 59 goals scored in 77 appearances at the youth level, he has stagnated in the second team, making a few substitute appearances. Rijkhoff will reported make the move to Ajax for around ?2.5 million, and with the path to the first team currently very unclear for the youngster, a move back to Ajax is definitely in his best interest.
Borussia Dortmund and Ajax have reached an agreement. Julian Rijkhoff will join Ajax. Borussia Dortmund will receive 2.5 million euros, including bonus payments, and the club will also have a future sell percentage.
@RNBVB #BVB? BVB Newsblog (@bvbnewsblog) February 1, 2024
Auf Wiedersehen, Julian!
The departure of Hendry Blank, on the other hand, is far less cut-and-dry. Blank has been to...
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