Key Takeaways:
- Borussia Dortmund will sign Fábio Silva on a five-year contract
- Silva netted 10 goals in 24 La Liga matches for Las Palmas last season, including strikes against Barcelona and Real Madrid
- The 23-year-old Portuguese will undergo medical examinations today ahead of finalising his transfer
Borussia Dortmund Ramp Up Recruitment with Fábio Silva Signing
Borussia Dortmund have advanced their transfer business by securing Portuguese forward Fábio Silva from Wolverhampton. The Bundesliga side will pay a fee of approximately €25 million to bring in Silva, who is set to agree a five-year contract. The 23-year-old is scheduled to complete his medical examinations today.
Silva’s Career Trajectory and Recent Form
Signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers from Porto in 2020, Silva struggled to establish himself in the English Premier League and was subsequently loaned out to Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, and most recently, Las Palmas. During the latest La Liga season, Silva scored 10 goals across 25 appearances for the Canary Islands club. Despite his contribution – which included goals against both Barcelona and Real Madrid – Las Palmas were unable to avoid relegation to the second tier.
🚨💥 BREAKING | Fábio Silva to Borussia Dortmund – DONE DEAL!
… as he finally said yes to #BVB. A full agreement with Wolverhampton was already in place. Contract until 2030. Transfer fee: €25-26m in total (22,5+4).
Dortmund wanted him since June, as excl. revealed. Now it’s… pic.twitter.com/QTRlS7SspH
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 28, 2025
Silva’s record at Wolverhampton Wanderers stands at 5 goals and 6 assists from 72 appearances in all competitions. The striker also boasts a single appearance for the senior Portuguese national team.
| Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas (loan) | La Liga | 25 | 10 | 3 | 2024/25 |
| Wolves | All competitions | 72 | 5 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
Dortmund’s Recent Premier League Acquisitions
Fábio Silva becomes the latest addition from the Premier League to join the ranks at Dortmund. Earlier this summer, the club have already signed Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino from Chelsea, finalised the permanent transfer of Yan Couto from Manchester City after his loan spell, and welcomed Jobe Bellingham from newly-promoted Sunderland.
