Berlin, May 13 -- Borussia Dortmund has signed defender Joane Gadou from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg on a contract through June 2031, the Bundesliga club announced.
The 19-year-old French international joins Dortmund as the club continues to reshape its defense with an eye on both immediate reinforcement and long-term development.
Gadou came through Paris Saint-Germain's academy before joining Salzburg in September 2024. The 1.95-meter defender played 58 times for Salzburg, including four Champions League qualifying matches and seven Europa League games.
"We have known Joane for a very long time and watched him already during his time at Paris Saint-Germain," Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken said.
"Joane will strengt...