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BVB could enter the market for a defensive midfielder; what does that mean for the squad" Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
For Emre Can, the crown is more of an armband, but that has little effect on the weight. Since joining Borussia Dortmund from Juventus in 2020, Can has cut an uneven figure in Black and Yellow. After a red hot start to his career in Dortmund, Can has struggled for consistency over a four year spell. For long stretches, Can was Dortmund?s utility man, filling in at defensive midfield, center-back, and even right-back as injuries ravaged the squad. FTW?s Sarah Sekac even dubbed Can the ?Can-dy Man? for his ability to shuffle around the field and still turn in performances. Now, Can has been granted an uninterrupted run at defensive midfield, but the candy has turned sour, as have the opinions of the BVB faithful. Donning the captain?s armband at the end of the 2023/24 season seemingly did not help Emre?s case. The German was coming off of a hallmark Rückrunde where he commanded the midfield, turning Dortmund into a force that dominated the Bundesliga. As captain, Can has struggled to produce the same level on a regular basis, and with Dortmund?s new-look boardroom ready to splash some cash, defensive midfield may be in their sights for a summer transfer.

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