Borussia Dortmund has announced the signing of goalkeeper Diant Ramaj from Ajax. Set out below are details of the announcement and relevant background information:
Contents of the announcement:
Signing details: Ramaj has signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund until 30 June 2029.
Loan arrangement: Instead of joining Dortmund immediately, Ramaj will join Danish Premier League leaders FC Copenhagen on loan until the end of the season.
The official word:
Sports DIRECTOR Kyle: Ramaj is a young German goalkeeper with a lot of potential. At the moment, the most important thing for him is to gain experience and he will have that opportunity in Copenhagen. Borussia Dortmund wish him the greatest success in the second half of the season in Denmark and the UEFA Europa League.
Background of Players:
Biography: Born on September 19, 2001, Ramaj is 189cm tall and weighs 81kg. He trained at Stuttgart and Stuttgart Rovers before making his debut at Heidenheim in 2019 and moving to Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2021.
Ajax experience: Lamayi joined Ajax in the summer of 2023 for a fee of 5 million euros and played 32 games for the team in the following season, completing six clean goals. However, due to the fierce competition in the team, his appearances have been limited this season, with only five games for Ajax, four of which kept a clean sheet.
Transfer Strategy:
Long-term layout: Borussia Dortmund’s signing of Lamayi is seen as a long-term strategic layout for the team’s goalkeeper position. The signing of Ramayi not only meets the needs of the team’s young goalkeeper but also reserves a candidate for the future main goalkeeper position.
Training on loan: The decision to send Ramaj to Copenhagen on loan is based on the player’s experience. The intensity of competition in the Danish league is moderate, which helps Ramaj stay in shape and improve his ability.
Future Outlook:
Return to Dortmund: Lamayi is expected to return to Borussia Dortmund after his loan spell ends and will be a contender for the goalkeeper’s place.
Great potential: As a young and promising goalkeeper, Lamayi’s future is worth looking forward to. His performance in Copenhagen will have a direct impact on his career development at Dortmund.
In summary, Dortmund’s signing of Lamayi and arranging his loan to Copenhagen is a wise move aimed at developing young goalkeepers and preparing talent for the future.
