Bundesliga: BVB Lands Seasoned Goalkeeper Drewes from Relegated Bochum
Bochum's goalkeeper Drewes inks contract with BVB - Transfer of Goalkeeper Drewes from Bochum to BVB Underway
Dortmund, Germany's powerhouse, has snapped up the services of seasoned goalkeeper Patrick "The Wall" Drewes. The 32-year-old is making a move from Bundesliga relegated side VfL Bochum to Champions League participant Borussia Dortmund, inking a deal that keeps him in the black and yellow until 2027.
Sebastian Kehl, BVB's sporting director, couldn't contain his excitement, stating, "We're ecstatic to have Patrick bolstering our goalkeeper squad in the coming years. With Gregor Kobel, Alex Meyer, and him, our keeper positions are looking mighty fine." Drewes brings a host of experience and is raring to share in the successes with his new teammates.
Bochum wasn't Drewes' first stop. He began his career at Karlsruhe before joining Bochum for the 2024-2025 season. Last season, he racked up a respectable 21 Bundesliga appearances, even notching a game against 1. FC Union Berlin (1:1), where he was struck by a flying lighter just before the final whistle. This infamous incident triggered heated debates and legal repercussions that resulted in the match being awarded 2:0 in Bochum's favor.
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Drewes comes to Dortmund following the exit of Marcel Lotka. He finds himself third in the pecking order behind Kobel and Meyer. Dortmund's younger keeper, Diant Ramaj, who was thought to be competing for the third spot, will be loaned out again to gather more experience.
The contract Drewes signed runs until 2027. While some reports suggest it could be a straightforward two-year agreement, others hint at a one-plus-one year option deal, offering Dortmund flexibility based on Drewes' performance and squad requirements.
For Dortmund, Drewes is primarily a reliable backup option, contributing valuable experience to their goalkeeping roster. His acquisition fills the void left by Lotka and helps bolster the squad with an experienced keeper who's no stranger to Bundesliga action. Given Dortmund's lofty aspirations, having a solid third-choice goalie like Drewes ensures stability in case of injuries or suspensions to the first and second choices.
In Bochum's corner, the transfer symbolizes a shift in their goalkeeping fortress. With Drewes' departure, they are compelled to lean on other keepers like Timo Horn, who had already seized the starting role by the season's end. The reported €300,000 transfer fee Dorumnta handed over for Drewes offers a modicum of financial relief for the newly relegated club during their rebuilding phase.
In short, Patrick Drewes' transfer to Borussia Dortmund as a third-choice keeper until 2027 reflects Dortmund's strategic depth management, while Bochum navigates the departure of a former first-choice keeper after a turbulent season.
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