3 days Ago By [email protected] (Stephen Killen)
Liverpool-linked Waldermar Anton has reportedly decided to join Borussia Dortmund. Earlier this month, the Reds were said to be interested in the VfB Stuttgart captain and enquired about the 27-year-old. However, Arne Slot's side supposedly faced competition from Dortmund and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The backline is a position that Liverpool are looking to strengthen and have been frequently linked with. Already, . It was reported previously by the ECHO that with the departure of for a new centre-back, accounting for Jarell Quansah's emergence.
However, reports suggest that they will be forced to look elsewhere for a new defensive addition. Director of the German national team Voller confirmed his next move. He said: "He ultimately decided on Borussia Dortmund.
My former club Bayer Leverkusen also wanted him." The 27-year-old knows one current Liverpool player well after succeeding Wataru Endo as captain. Anton and Endo enjoyed time together at Stuttgart before the Japan international made the switch to Liverpool, last summer.
Speaking at the time of his move, Anton said: "Of course, we would all have preferred it if Wataru had stayed because he is simply great in terms of sport and personality. "But he's not going anywhere, he's going to , one of the best clubs in the world. We understand he wanted to seize this opportunity and we wish him the best.
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