Borussia Dortmund steal Bayer Leverkusen target Waldemar Anton

It is understood that there was no agreement in place between Leverkusen and Anton, but a lucrative contract was ready to be offered to the Stuttgart defender. Regardless, Dortmund have activated the €22.5 million release clause within Anton’s contract, and the Bundesliga runners-up have been informed about his departure.

Last season, Anton featured 37 times for Stuttgart in all competitions, playing a key role in the club’s long-awaited return to the Champions League. As well as this, despite not yet featuring, the 27-year-old’s performances for Stuttgart last season ensured that he forced his way into Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for Euro 2024.