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Football: Dortmund Sign Defender Gadou From Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg: Borussia Dortmund have signed defender Joane Gadou from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg on a contract through June 2031, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday. The 19-year-old French international joins Dortmund as the club continues to reshape its defense with an eye on both immediate reinforcement and long-term development.
Gadou came through Paris Saint-Germain's academy before joining Salzburg in September 2024. The 1.95-metre defender played 58 times for Salzburg, including four Champions League qualifying matches and seven Europa League games, reports Xinhua.
"We have known Joane for a very long time and watched him already during his time at Paris Saint-Germain," Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken said. "Joane will strengthen us and take on an important role with us right from the start of the new season. We are convinced of his qualities and see enormous sporting development potential in him."
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