Borussia Dortmund could make a move for Argentinian prospect | OneFootball

Given the context of Borussia Dortmund’s current season, it’s no surprise that management will be looking to rebuild parts of the squad this summer. In addition to finding another defender to cover for the injured Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund will need to recruit some new midfielders.

One prospective player is Alvaro Montoro, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Argentina. Renowned sports journalists Florian Plettenberg and Patrick Berger are both reporting that the player is being closely monitored by Dortmund, and chief scout, Sebastian Krug, has already watched Montoro on several occasions.

There are many questions regarding the state of Borussia Dortmund’s midfield. Julian Brandt has been consistently underperforming, and Carney Chukwuemeka’s buy-option seems higher that Dortmund is likely willing to pay. Marcel Sabitzer and Salih Özcan are also players who could see exits this summer. Montoro would likely be seen as an inexpensive prospect with hopes of breaking into the first team.

Alvaro Montoro currently plays for CA Valez Sarsfield, in Argentina’s Primera División, the country’s top flight of football. Able to play as a number 10, or as a right winger, the young player is an exciting prospect. Though he’s only made 20 senior appearances for his club, the youngster has attracted interest from Argentina’s national team, having been called up to Argentina’s U17 squad.

It's unclear what role Montoro would play next season, if any, but his market value of 1.5 million Euros could make him a bargain should he develop into a decent player. With Borussia Dortmund’s lack of midfield versatility, he could find his way into BVB’s senior squad sooner rather than later. It’s also unclear if Alvaro Montoro is interested in a move abroad, and how closely his communications with Borussia Dortmund have been. Stay tuned, and here are some other South American Youngsters BVB should be paying attention to.