Borussia Dortmund has decided that Felix Nmecha is worth €120 million. That’s roughly £103 million, or about four times what they paid for him just three years ago. Manchester United, along with Real Madrid and Manchester City, has reportedly expressed interest in the 25-year-old German midfielder, though no club has actually put a formal bid on the table.
Here’s the thing: Dortmund doesn’t appear to want to sell. The club has no active intention of parting with Nmecha, which means the €120 million figure functions less like a price tag and more like a “go away” sign written in very expensive ink.
The numbers behind Dortmund’s stance
Dortmund acquired Nmecha from Wolfsburg for €30 million in July 2023. According to The Athletic and multiple football media outlets, the inflated figure reflects a broader surge in Premier League midfielder prices rather than any specific offer from an interested party.
There’s also a contractual wrinkle worth watching. Nmecha’s deal reportedly contains a release clause that activates in 2027 at approximately €80 million. That’s still a massive fee, but it’s €40 million less than what Dortmund is currently demanding. Any club willing to wait a year could save itself the equivalent of a mid-tier signing.
