Dortmund promote kids Clean and Rijkhoff

Hendry Clean and Julian Rijkhoff have left Borussia Dortmund to hitch RB Salzburg and Ajax, respectively.

Borussia Dortmund confirmed the departure of children Hendry Clean and Julian Rijkhoff late on Thursday.

Clean, 19, who lately made his Bundesliga debut, has joined RB Salzburg on a everlasting foundation.

“Hendry approached us proactively with this very short-notice switch request. He already desires to get as a lot match observe as attainable on the highest stage now and to take this new path to this finish,” mentioned Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

“We want him all the easiest for his sporting future and can maintain a really shut eye on his improvement in Austria over the approaching years.”

In the meantime, Rijkhoff, who’s additionally 19, has rejoined Ajax, who he left to hitch Dortmund in January 2021.

“Julian performed a formidable function throughout his time within the U19 facet and made a big contribution to the staff’s success,” mentioned Dortmund youth efficiency centre director Lars Ricken.

“We want to thank him for his dedication {and professional} angle. We respect his resolution and want him all the very best and each success in his future sporting profession. We’re assured he’ll proceed to efficiently display his strengths and expertise at his new membership.”