ALEXANDER ISAK’S move has caused internal friction at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Germany.
The Bundesliga giants beat off competition from Real Madrid to complete a deal for the 17-year-old Swedish striker, nicknamed ‘the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic’.
And, Sport Bild, claim manager, Thomas Tuchel, only found out about the news via reports in the media.
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Real Madrid looked certain to sign Isak, with the move having been mooted for weeks.
However, Dortmund came in at the last minute to gazump the European champions, and add another young talent to their ever-growing list.
Ahead the Yellow-Blacks’ clash with Werder Bremen, Tuchel was asked about rumours linking the club with a move for Swede — but the German dodged the question.
Before adding that the interviewer should direct his line of questioning at sporting director, Michael Zorc.
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The report goes on to claim that Tuchel is unhappy at often being omitted from discussions over transfer targets.
And that this situation was the never the case with Jurgen Klopp at the helm.
The club’s general director, Hans-Joachim Watzke, seemed to hint there could be some underlying tension during interview with Kicker on Monday.
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He seemed completely indifferent when asked about the possibility of renewing Tuchel’s contract, which runs out in 2018.
He said: “We wanted to address contract extensions last year but Thomas wanted to do it at the end of the season.
“The onus is on him.”
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