Borussia Dortmund Sign Wolves Striker Fábio Silva for €26.5M

Borussia Dortmund Agree €26.5m Deal for Wolves Striker Fábio Silva

Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement worth €26.5 million to sign Portuguese forward Fábio Silva from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to multiple reports including The Athletic.

The 22-year-old striker, once Wolves’ record signing, is set to move to Germany permanently after spending several loan spells away from Molineux. Dortmund have been looking to strengthen their attack following Sébastien Haller’s struggles with form and fitness, and Silva appears to be their chosen option.

From Wolves’ Record Signing to Bundesliga Move

Fábio Silva joined Wolves in 2020 from FC Porto for a club-record £35 million. Despite his high potential, he found regular game time hard to come by in the Premier League. Over the past three seasons, he was loaned to several clubs including Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven, and Rangers, where he showed flashes of his talent.

At Dortmund, Silva will get a fresh start at a club known for nurturing young talent. The Bundesliga side has developed stars like Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho, and Jude Bellingham in recent years, and Silva will hope to follow a similar path.

Why Dortmund Wanted Him

Dortmund’s management has been actively seeking an additional striker to ease the pressure on Niclas Füllkrug. Silva’s movement, finishing ability, and potential to grow under a progressive system made him an appealing target.

At just 22, Silva still has room to develop, and with Dortmund competing in the Bundesliga and Champions League, he will get the stage to prove himself at the highest level.

BREAKING: Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Fabio Silva for €22.5M fixed plus €4M in add-ons. (TheAthleticFC) pic.twitter.com/g9RzJ3sffo

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Financial Details of the Deal

• Transfer Fee: €26.5 million (approx. £22.5m)

• Club Selling: Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Club Buying: Borussia Dortmund

• Contract: Long-term deal expected (details yet to be confirmed)

The deal represents a loss for Wolves, who had invested heavily in the young striker, but it gives them much-needed funds for squad rebuilding.

What It Means for Wolves

For Wolves, selling Silva ends a four-year chapter of mixed outcomes. While he was highly rated, he never became the consistent Premier League striker they hoped for. Wolves will now focus on reinvesting the money into strengthening their squad before the transfer window closes.

Expert Opinion

Football analysts believe Silva could thrive in the Bundesliga’s more open style of play compared to the physical demands of the Premier League. If he adapts quickly, Dortmund may have secured another young gem for a relatively modest fee by today’s transfer market standards.