Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho revolution continues, following several high-profile signings already this summer, the Spanish Giants turn their attentions to Borussia Dortmund’s star midfielder.
Will Borussia Dortmund Sell Felix Nmecha This Summer?
Since Jose Mourinho’s appointment in the Spanish capital, and the re-election of long-serving Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, Real Madrid have seemed like a club on a mission to ensure that what can only be described as a disappointing season just gone, does not repeat itself again next season.
This has been shown through the signings of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella, to name a few. And it appears that they have now turned their attentions to midfield.
With the reported imminent signing of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City already seemingly a done deal, their next midfield target is Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha.
Felix Nmecha’s Impact on Borussia Dortmund
The German midfielder has been ever-present for the Yellow Wall since signing for Borussia Dortmund back in 2023, but this season just gone, he has had his best season for the club and, to date, in his professional career.
From a central midfield position, Felix Nmecha has scored 6 goals and registered 3 assists in 47 games across all competitions for Borussia Dortmund.
Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Felix Nmecha REUTERS/Annegret HilseNot only has this caught the eye of Real Madrid, but it has also caught the eye of Julian Nagelsmann, who called the midfielder up to his Germany World Cup squad, and Felix Nmecha scored in their opening game, a 7-1 demolition of Curacao.
The Manchester City academy graduate has shown a clear eye for goals and assists, while also being an elite ball-winning midfielder, with his physical and technical qualities undoubted. These are all attributes that culminate in the 25-year-old being one of Europe's best in his position.
Recent Reports Suggest Real Madrid’s Interest Is Real, But They Are Not The Only Ones
This brings us to now, where reports from SkySportsDE suggest that Real Madrid have made a concrete enquiry for Felix Nmecha, at the request of Jose Mourinho.
However, the Spanish club are not the only club rumoured to be keeping track of Felix Nmecha, with both Manchester United and Manchester City keeping a close eye on how the situation develops.
Borussia Dortmund’s Stance On Any Potential Deal Is Clear
From a Borussia Dortmund point of view, they have zero intentions or willingness to sell Felix Nmecha this summer, and it would take an astronomical figure to prize him out of Dortmund.
According to BILD, this figure, set by Ole Book and Lars Ricken, stands at a staggering €120 million as a minimum.
Germany's Felix Nmecha celebrates scoring their first goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYFelix Nmecha does, however, have a release clause in his contract, but it is not active this summer, and doesn’t come into effect until 2027, with it reportedly being set at €80m in 2027 and €70m in 2028.
Author’s Verdict
So, as for a move for Felix Nmecha this summer, it seems unlikely to say the least. Despite Real Madrid clearly being interested in the player, the likelihood of them doing a deal at $120 million is probably quite low.
And as for Borussia Dortmund, they are under no pressure to sell this summer; however, if Felix Nmecha’s form for club and country continues next season, they will be powerless to prevent someone activating his release clause next summer.
