Dortmund secures deal with 17-year-old hopeful

AP, Thursday 1 Dec 2011

Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund says 17-year-old midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt will join the club next season from second-division Energie Cottbus

Dortmund
Leonardo Bittencourt

Bittencourt will receive a four-year contract. Dortmund says it is very pleased to have signed “such a great talent.”

Bittencourt is the son of Cottbus’ former Brazilian striker Franklin Bittencourt and was born in Germany. He is considered one of the top prospects in German football.

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