The Daily Bee: Borussia Dortmund Sign Joane Gadou

TL;DR

Borussia Dortmund has officially signed defender Joane Gadou from RB Salzburg for €19.5 million, plus €4.5 million in bonuses. This marks Dortmund's first major move of the summer transfer window.

Key points

Borussia Dortmund signed Joane Gadou from RB Salzburg
Transfer fee totals €19.5 million plus €4.5 million in bonuses
Gadou is a defender

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SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - OCTOBER 23: Joane Gadou of FC Sazlburg during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and Ferencvarosi TC at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) | Getty Images There isn’t a lot going on in Germany right now, but there is plenty of drama in the UK. Not only is the Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his last legs, with the Labour Party infighting to decide his replacement, but my trip to Wembley Stadium next weekend is in real danger! If you were unaware, Southampton recently qualified for the Championship Play-Off final, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 in the semi-finals. However, this has been overshadowed by some extremely funny cheating going on in the lead-up to the first leg of the semi-final. Now, the always normal EFL are considering chucking Saints out of the Play-Offs, and the entire situation is a mess.

BVB News

Dortmund’s move for Joane Gadou is now official. The RB Salzburg defender will cost a total of €19.5m plus €4.5m in bonus payments.
BVB’s pursuit of Kennet Eichhorn seems to be ramping up, with Ole Book to the media recently. Reports suggest he has a €10-12m release clause.

Q&A

How much did Borussia Dortmund pay for Joane Gadou?

Borussia Dortmund signed Joane Gadou for a total of €19.5 million, with an additional €4.5 million in bonus payments.

What position does Joane Gadou play?

Joane Gadou plays as a defender.

Which club did Joane Gadou join Borussia Dortmund from?

Joane Gadou joined Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg.