Gladbach ready to negotiate Elvedi departure
Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder has confirmed the club will consider offers for centre-back Nico Elvedi. The Switzerland international has entered the final year of his contract, placing the Bundesliga side under pressure to sell this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing when his deal expires.
Elvedi, 29, has long been linked with a switch to England and recently enhanced his reputation at the World Cup in Qatar. The defender started all five matches for Switzerland as they reached the quarter-finals before suffering elimination against Argentina.
Leeds United have now emerged as a potential destination, with reports suggesting the Premier League side are considering a formal approach. A move to England would represent a new challenge for the centre-back, who has established himself as a reliable presence in the Bundesliga.
Schröder praised Elvedi’s international performances and made clear that Gladbach would evaluate any proposals. “Nico Elvedi played an outstanding World Cup. If offers come in, we will look at those offers and weigh up our options,” he told Rheinische Post.
The sporting director also suggested that the transfer market could accelerate significantly once the tournament concludes. “The market has not really started moving yet. I’m curious to see what it looks like once the World Cup final is over,” he added.
With Elvedi’s contract winding down, Gladbach face a financial dilemma. Selling now would generate a transfer fee, whereas keeping him for another season risks losing the player on a free transfer in 2024. Leeds could offer the defender an opportunity to test himself in the Premier League should they formalise their reported interest.