Borussia Dortmund have secured a deal for a Barcelona ace after reaching a €20 million agreement with the Catalan club.
The summer transfer window is reaching an explosive climax across Europe, with continental powerhouses moving aggressively to secure elite defensive talent before the market closes.
At FC Barcelona, sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick continue to balance squad depth against strict financial fair play regulations, leading to strategic decisions regarding promising young assets.
Facing intense competition in wide defensive positions, the Catalan club has opened the door for high-value departures that offer immediate capital injection.
The 20-year-old Spanish right-back completing this high-profile switch to Germany is Hector Fort, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Following extensive negotiations between representatives from both clubs, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are putting the finishing touches on a deal valued around €20 million for 100% of the player’s rights, or alternatively €10 million if Barcelona retain a 50% sell-on percentage alongside a €50 million buyback option.
Having returned to Catalonia after a formative loan spell at Elche, Fort found his path to regular minutes tightly blocked behind Jules Koundé, Eric García, and rising prospect Xavi Espart.
Recognizing the need for guaranteed senior playing time, Fort prioritized a move to Westfalenstadion, turning down competing proposals from European clubs including Real Sociedad.
Borussia Dortmund identified the La Masia graduate as the ideal technical complement to Julian Ryerson, seeking to address a critical lack of depth on their right flank that became evident during their early-season fixtures.
For Barcelona, finalizing Fort’s departure provides essential financial flexibility while ensuring the talented defender gets a premier platform in Germany to continue his elite development.
The transaction marks another strategic move by the Catalan board as they finalize their squad framework before the transfer deadline.
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