Ecuadorian talent midfielder Lerma joins Dortmund tomorrow and will directly enter the first team to level up

Hupu reported on October 8 that the latest report from the German media Bild was from the Dortmund team. Dortmund has completed the first signing of the 2026 summer window.

Two years ago, Dortmund signed Justin Lerma (17 years old) and paid his club Valley Independent approximately 4 million euros. The Ecuadorian midfielder is considered one of the brightest talents in South America!

Dortmund’s plan: This super talent (market value of 3 million euros) will come of age in May and will be officially eligible to join Dortmund in the summer. At that time, he will immediately become a member of the first team of head coach Niko Kovac (53 years old).

Sports director Sebastian Kyle said: "We have been paying attention to Justin's situation and have been in close contact with him and his family!"

"Bild" learned that Dortmund's employees have traveled to Ecuador many times in the past to have private meetings with Lerma. Keeping in touch is to show that he is already a member of Dortmund.

In addition, the new midfield star has also visited Dortmund many times to observe the team up close. He is said to have been impressed by the team's atmosphere.

Dortmund's hopes: Lerma is expected to rise as quickly as his predecessors Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) - who won the Ballon d'Or this year - as well as Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa), ultimately leading to a lucrative transfer fee for Dortmund.

This fast midfielder can play at both the 10th and 8th positions. After the transfer, he needs some time to adapt before he can truly perform at his best.