Dortmund director Kehl insists Barca target Meunier is not for sale
With Barcelona and Manchester United on the hunt for a right-back in the final days of the summer transfer window, the Belgian right-back appeared as a suitable target for both of the clubs.
However, considering the shortage of time to find a replacement for the Belgian,
Borussia Dortmund's sporting director confirmed the club won’t sell the 30-year-old Thomas Meunier despite being out of
Edin Terzić’s favor.
told a press conference ahead of his side's Bundesliga clash against
Hertha Berlin:<em>
"The transfer window is still open until next week, but we have no intention of selling Thomas Meunier.
"There will be another wild ride from Monday onwards. But I refer that overall to the market. Currently it is absolutely not our plan to sell him."
The
Belgian internationalstarted his career with Virton before making a move to Club Brugge. He departed in 2016 for France and
Paris Saint-Germainbefore joining Dortmund in 2020.
Addressing criticism pointed at the club's new signing,
Anthony Modeste, Kehl asked for more patience from the fans. The 34-year-old joined Borussia Dortmund from
FC Kolnon a short-term deal that will keep him until the end of the 2022-23 season.
"
Tony Modeste has been with Borussia Dortmund for a fortnight. It's a change for him,"
Kehl
said.
"In the end, he will be measured by goals, we know that. But I would ask for a little patience and that he not be dubbed a 'flop transfer'."
The
Frenchstriker has featured in 190 matches in Bundesliga and netted 83 goals. He is expected to be
Erling Haaland’s replacement for the club.
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