Borussia Dortmund are reportedly prepared to offer Waldemar Anton a contract extension that would keep the defender at the club beyond 2028. The proposed deal includes improved financial terms for the 29-year-old Germany international, who has established himself as a key figure in the centre of defence.
Leadership void creates captaincy opening
The timing of the offer coincides with a leadership vacuum at Signal Iduna Park. Julian Brandt departed on a free transfer, leaving the position of third captain vacant. Compounding this, club captain Emre Can is sidelined with a cruciate ligament tear, while vice-captain Nico Schlotterbeck faces a spell out with a medial ligament injury.
According to Kicker, these circumstances could see Anton wear the captain’s armband from the start of the new campaign. The German outlet reports that the former Stuttgart centre-back is now a leading candidate to assume the third captaincy role, reflecting his growing influence within the squad.
Premier League interest
Despite Dortmund’s efforts to secure his future, Anton has been linked with a move to Manchester United. The Premier League side are reportedly monitoring the defender’s situation as they look to strengthen their backline.
However, multiple German sources indicate that an extension at Dortmund remains far more likely than a transfer to Old Trafford. Finalising a new agreement would not only reward Anton with improved wages but also definitively end speculation regarding his departure, providing crucial stability as the club begins the season without their injured senior leaders.