According to Sky Sports, Borussia Dortmund have already found a successor to Axel Witsel. The 33-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder, whose contract in the Ruhr expires next June, should not be extended. The German club would therefore like to replace him by hiring FC Cologne midfielder Ellyes Skhiri. The profile of the 26-year-old Tunisian would greatly please Marco Rose, the coach of Borussia.
According to the British media, negotiations between the two clubs have not yet started but a transfer during the summer transfer window is “more than likely”. The Tunisian international, under contract with Cologne until 2023, would also be tracked by Bayer Leverkusen. His current market value is estimated at 13 million euros. This season the former Montpellier player has played 16 matches with Cologne, scoring four goals and delivering one assist.
