Overview
- Borussia Dortmund and FC Basel confirmed the loan through the end of the season for Belgian winger Julien Duranville.
- The agreement contains no purchase option, with Sky reporting Basel negotiated a substantial sell-on participation for any future transfer.
- Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the move is aimed at securing regular minutes for a talented but injury-hit player.
- Basel sporting director Daniel Stucki welcomed the deal and expressed confidence Duranville can earn immediate minutes under coach Ludovic Magnin.
- Duranville, signed by Dortmund from Anderlecht in 2023 and under contract until 2028, struggled for first-team opportunities after injuries and recent non-selection under Niko Kovač.