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- Italian forward signs new five-year deal at Signal Iduna Park
- 18-year-old has started the last three matches for the Black and Yellows
- Sporting director Lars Ricken praises his world-class potential
- Teenager scores first goal in 3-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt
German giants Borussia Dortmund have tied down rising star Samuele Inácio to a long-term contract. The 18-year-old Italy youth international has agreed to stay at the club until the summer of 2029.
The young attacker has impressed bosses in recent weeks. He has earned a place in the starting line-up for the past three Bundesliga clashes. His first goal for the senior team came in last weekend’s thrilling 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Lars Ricken, the club’s managing director for sport, spoke highly of the teenager. He described Inácio as one of the biggest talents of his generation anywhere in the world. Ricken believes the forward has the dedication and quality to become truly special. He also stated that the player forms a key part of the team’s future plans.
Inácio himself shared his joy about the new deal. He said he feels very comfortable at BVB. He recalled his Bundesliga debut with pride. The teenager also mentioned the amazing feeling of scoring his first goal in front of the famous Yellow Wall. He hopes to enjoy many more successful moments with the fans.