Key Takeaways:
- Borussia Dortmund could be €27m short following their UEFA Champions League exit
- Julian Ryerson has 14 assists in 32 appearances this season, drawing interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Barcelona
- Four assists against Mainz in February marked only the fourth such Bundesliga feat since 2004/05
Financial Impact of Champions League Exit
Borussia Dortmund’s recent elimination from the UEFA Champions League is set to have significant financial consequences for the club. According to Bild, the Black-Yellows may face a shortfall of up to €27m as a result of their early exit from the competition. In order to address this deficit, Dortmund are reportedly prepared to allow Norwegian full-back Julian Ryerson to depart for a fee believed to be around €30m.
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Julian Ryerson’s Standout Season
Julian Ryerson has enjoyed a highly productive season, contributing 14 assists in 32 matches across all competitions. His performances have captured the attention of major European clubs, with Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Barcelona all reportedly keen on securing his services.
Within the Bundesliga, only Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise (18) and Luis Diaz (13) have provided more assists than Ryerson, who has 11 in the league this term. Ryerson’s achievement of delivering four assists in a single match against Mainz in February is particularly notable – it marks only the fourth occasion a player has managed this level of creativity since the commencement of detailed data tracking in the 2004/05 season.
| Player | Bundesliga Assists (2025/26) |
|---|---|
| Michael Olise | 18 |
| Luis Diaz | 13 |
| Julian Ryerson | 11 |
Potential Squad Changes at Borussia Dortmund
Bild also report that Dortmund could witness further departures this summer. Nico Schlotterbeck, Serhou Guirassy, and Felix Nmecha may all be allowed to leave Signal Iduna Park should suitable offers materialise. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl and managing director Lars Ricken are planning an overhaul of the current squad before the forthcoming campaign.
As part of these preparations, young talents Kauã Prates and Justin Lerma, both aged 17, are set to join Die Schwarzgelben in the summer.
