Spain's center-forward Paco Alcacer, who still belongs to FC Barcelona, has signed with Dortmund until 2023.
Spain's center-forward Paco Alcacer, who still belongs to FC Barcelona, has signed with Dortmund until 2023. " We informed FC Barcelona today that we are lifting the call option ," he said. the sports director of the BVB Michael Zorc. The contract runs until June 30, 2023.
The club does not reveal the amount of the transaction, estimated between 21 and 23 million euros (plus five million bonus) by the German newspapers Kicker and Bild, who had revealed the transfer Friday morning. Alcacer kicked off the season with Dortmund: "In all competitions, he has participated in eight official matches and scored nine goals in 303 minutes, one goal every 44 minutes, " said Dortmund in his statement. In the Bundesliga, the Spaniard scored six times in eight appearances.
"The right decision"
" Paco has integrated very quickly and has become a pillar of our workforce , adds Michael Zorc, who has been decisive for us in important matches ." He notably scored the goal of the 3-2 win at the "Klassiker" against Bayern Munich on 10 November. The Ruhr club, currently leading the Bundesliga, and also in a favorable position to qualify in the Champions League.
" Coming to Borussia Dortmund has been a good decision for me, and I will do everything I can to thank them for their confidence, for my performances and for my goals, " said the player, who was relegated to the bench in Barcelona. with Messi, Suarez, Coutinho and Dembélé.