Wätjen leaves Dortmund for Danish club FC Midtjylland

Kjell Wätjen, a promising midfielder who rose through the ranks at Borussia Dortmund, is departing the German club to sign with Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland. The 20-year-old's move to the Danish vice-champions will see him play under Mike Tullberg, who previously coached him in Dortmund's U19 team.

Sources indicate that Borussia Dortmund is set to receive a transfer fee in the region of four million euros for Wätjen. BVB Managing Director Lars Ricken expressed pride in Wätjen's development, stating, "Kjell is not only a great footballer but also a great person. His development at Borussia Dortmund from the U10s to his debut with the professionals is very special. He has a very high identification with the club, and we are proud that he has followed his path with us for so many years."

Wätjen joined BVB as a nine-year-old in 2015 and progressed through all the youth levels. He signed his first professional contract in March 2024 and immediately contributed an assist on his Bundesliga debut in May of the same year. In total, he made four competitive appearances for Dortmund's senior team. Last season, Wätjen was loaned to VfL Bochum, where he featured in 29 competitive matches for the local rival.

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Kjell is not only a great footballer but also a great person. His development at Borussia Dortmund from the U10s to his debut with the professionals is very special. He has a very high identification with the club, and we are proud that he has followed his path with us for so many years.