"A return to Ligue 1? Of course": Zagadou open to Ligue 1 return after Dortmund

"A return to Ligue 1? Of course": Zagadou open to Ligue 1 return after Dortmund

With his time at Dortmund soon to end and having failed to impress in Germany, the young French centreback is keen to explore his options

Martes 17 May 2022

 One of the most promising young defenders in the game may just be returning home. Borussia Dortmund's Dan-Axel Zagadou's deal is set to expire at the end of the season, and the former PSG academy player has been pondering his options.

In an interview with beIN Sports the 22-year-old spoke about what his next step will be: "I don't necessarily have a preference. I think my choice will be important for the rest of my career. For me, the most important thing is to play. I am hoping to stay in Europe."

Zagadou was at one point linked with a move to Manchester United

Zagadou was at one point linked with a move to Manchester United

  Dortmund wasn't the dream move many expected for the young player, barely breaking over 15 appearances for the Black and Yellow club and failling to impress both Lucien Favre and Marco Rose.  

Zagadou explained that he's closing no doors and burning no bridges, and that he'll think over his future when he has all the information in front of him: "I will see with my entourage and my agents what offers are on the table, and then we'll make a decision together. A return to Ligue 1? Of course. I left to go abroad very young, so it would be good for me to go back to France. I'm not putting up any barriers to a return."

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