Daichi Kamada, reportedly transferred to Dortmund, signed a five-year contract and paid over 5 million euros per year, according to local opinion.

Last Updated on 02/24/2023 by てんしょく飯

Reported by several media and reporters in Germany

　Japan’s Daichi Kamada, a midfielder for Frankfurt, is close to a move to Borussia Dortmund, the German football club’s first division club.

After a secret meeting with his agent, a “verbal agreement” has been reached, and a formal decision is imminent, according to local media reports.

Kamada, whose contract with Frankfurt expires at the end of this season, has been repeatedly linked with a move away from the club. Several well-known clubs have been mentioned, including Spanish club Barcelona, English club Liverpool, and Tottenham.

But now, there is a new story about Kamada. German broadcaster SPORT1 reports the details.

According to the report, on February 22 local time, Kamada’s agents, Robert Tskada and Thomas Kroet, met secretly with Sebastian Kehl, Dortmund’s sporting director (SD). It is said that they discussed a specific transfer fee.

Dortmund “needs a replacement for their midfield center for next season,” and it seems that Kamada has emerged. Dortmund has the best card in the race for Kamada,” the article said.

The local German newspaper “Frankfurter Rundschau” also reported Dortmund’s approach to Kamada. The Japanese player will probably play for Borussia Dortmund next season,” the paper said, adding that the possibility of a deal is high.

The midfielder is rumored to sign a five-year contract and receive an annual salary of 5.5 to 6 million euros (about 780 to 850 million yen), which is more than double the salary at Frankfurt. In addition, he will leave the club on a free, so perhaps a hefty bonus is also being negotiated,” assumed the details.

In response to these reports, Fabrizio Romano, a journalist well versed in the transfer market, also commented on his Twitter account, “Borussia Dortmund are closing in on Daichi Kamada on a free transfer in June. He might be signed soon. Kamada was approached by three more clubs, but has reached a verbal agreement with BVB (Dortmund) on a five-year contract.

Will Kamada ever wear the uniform of the club where Shinji Kagawa (now Cerezo Osaka) once made his name? The time limit is fast approaching.