The 20-year-old defender of Angolan descent has sealed his transfer move from the German fourth-tier outfit to the top-flight giants, with his deal set to run through until 2028 at the Signal Iduna Park
German-born Angolan defender Nanitonda Quiala has joined Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund from Regionalliga Northeast club FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the club have confirmed.
The promising centre-back is linking up with the Black and Yellow on the back of an impressive performance with the lowly division campaigners so far this season having been closely monitored by the scouting department of the BVB for several months.
ln announcing the deal with the youngster, the German top guns have said the 20-year-old has been slated for the Borussia Dortmund's U23 team before his arrival in the summer.
''Central defender Nanitonda Quiala will join Borussia Dortmund's U23 team in the summer of 2026. The 20-year-old has signed a contract until June 30, 2028.
''Quiala was trained in the youth academy of Berliner AK. Last summer, the tall defender moved to FC Hertha 03 Berlin-Zehlendorf in the Regionalliga Nordost (fourth tier) and has made 26 appearances in the league so far (1 goal).''
Sporting Director of the U23 team Ingo Preuß has told his club's official website: ''Nani caught our attention in the Regionalliga Nordost. We observed him for some time and are confident that he will continue to develop with us over the next two years.''
Given his Angolan heritage, Quiala could become a cornerstone for the Angolan national football team at the senior level in the not-too-distant future.
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