Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl mentioned on Monday he hopes midfielder Jude Bellingham will stick with the aspect however confirmed there have been no extension talks with {the teenager}. Talking with German tabloid Bild, Kehl revealed Dortmund had not but acquired any requests for the English midfielder. “Jude feels very, very comfy at Borussia Dortmund. However there aren’t any new talks, not to mention any requests for him.

“We’d like Jude to realize our targets this season and we’re glad he’s targeted a lot on soccer and has no different points on his thoughts in the intervening time.”

Bellingham, who captained the aspect of their 1-0 win over Chelsea within the Champions League on Wednesday, continues to impress in Dortmund and is rumoured to have attracted the curiosity of a variety of giant European golf equipment.

Kehl, who has beforehand mentioned he knew it will be troublesome to maintain Bellingham, mentioned he hoped {the teenager} will keep in Dortmund longer.

“Jude nonetheless has two years on his contract (till summer time 2025) and he’s an important a part of this workforce. In fact, I want that he’ll play with Dortmund for longer.”

Dortmund have received eight from eight in all competitions in 2023, going equal prime on the Bundesliga desk with Bayern Munich and Union Berlin on Sunday.

Kehl advised Bild discussions have been ongoing relating to contract extensions to co-captains Mats Hummels and Marco Reus, together with in-form midfielder Julian Brandt.

Kehl nevertheless mentioned midfielder Mo Dahoud’s contract, which is at present in its remaining six months, wouldn’t be prolonged.

“I had a really open and sincere dialog with Mo final week. I knowledgeable him we won’t be extending his contract in the summertime.”

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