Borussia Dortmund has reportedly settled on a number for Julian Ryerson, and it’s not cheap. The German club is looking for roughly €30 million to €35 million to let the Norway international leave this summer, according to Fussballdaten.
That puts the full-back in a price range that will test the interest of at least four major European clubs. Manchester United, Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan have all been linked with the 28-year-old. And none of them have made a formal offer yet, at least as far as anyone knows.
Ryerson is currently busy with bigger things. He’s representing Norway at the World Cup, and the quarterfinal against England is up next. That’s the kind of stage that tends to make transfer speculation heat up fast. One strong performance against the Three Lions and that asking price might start looking reasonable to somebody.
Here’s the thing about Dortmund and selling players though. They’ve built a reputation for it. But Ryerson only signed an extension not that long ago, keeping him under contract through the summer of 2028. So the club isn’t in a rush. They don’t have to sell. If nobody meets that €30-35m figure, they can just keep him and move on.
Why Ryerson is getting this much attention
He’s not the flashiest name on the market. Ryerson isn’t going to make highlight reels with stepovers or 40-yard crosses. But what he does is more subtle. He’s reliable, can play both full-back spots, and he’s got enough defensive discipline to hold up against top-tier wingers. In a transfer market where dependable two-way defenders are hard to find, that has value.
Manchester United’s interest makes sense. They’ve been looking for stability at full-back for what feels like years. Barcelona needs depth (and financial flexibility, which is another problem). Milan and Inter both could use a veteran option on the flank who won’t demand the spotlight.
But nobody’s made a move yet. And with Ryerson in the middle of a World Cup run, don’t expect anything to happen until Norway is done playing. Could be after the quarterfinal. Could be later if they pull off a surprise.
Either way, Dortmund has set the bar. Now it’s up to someone to clear it.
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