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The Belgian is close to leaving for Turkey It has been no secret that Borussia Dortmund has placed Thomas Meunier in the shop window over the past twelve months. Several moves to Belgian clubs have fallen through but it looks like the 32-year-old right-back looks set to leave the club for Turkish club, Trabzonspor. It was announced this morning that Meunier was not registered for Dortmund?s Champions League Squad despite playing 329 minutes of Dortmund?s 360 minutes in 2024. Soon after, Fabrizio Romano announced that Meunier was close to signing with Trabzonspor.

Understand Trabzonspor have reached an agreement in principle to sign Thomas Meunier from BVB.

Negotiations very advanced, final details and then it can be signed soon.
Trabzonspor, closing in on the deal pic.twitter.com/5eXSGNigWu? Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 5, 2024

What does this mean for Dortmund" In the short term, it means the side is thinner at full-back. Ian Maatsen has solidified himself as Terzic?s de facto left-back despite Ramy Bensebaini returning from international duty. At right-back, Meunier started against Heidenheim with both Mateo Morey and Marius ?#UnleashTheWolf? Wolf on the bench. The latter saw the field in the final 30 minutes of the match and reminded everyone why the wolf should remained leashed to the bench. Meunier himself has been far from impressive or consistent since joining...