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Marcel Lotka leaving Borussia Dortmund?

Marcel Lotka, currently a goalkeeper for Borussia Dortmund's third division team, might transfer to 1. FC Köln in January. Although he rejected a winter offer from 1. FC Heidenheim, Borussia Dortmund could still receive a small transfer fee as his contract ends in six months.

1. FC Köln has shown significant interest in Marcel Lotka. The club is preparing for the possible departure of their talented goalkeeper, Jonas Urbig, who is being pursued by Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. This presents an opportunity for Lotka to secure a spot in the starting lineup.

Marcel Lotka received a winter transfer offer from 1. FC Heidenheim. The plan was for him to eventually replace the primary goalkeeper, Kevin Müller. However, the offer was not convincing enough, leading Lotka to reject it.

CalcioMercato reports on 1. FC Köln's interest in Marcel Lotka for the winter transfer window. Marcel Lotka is reportedly on the wishlist of 1. FC Köln for the winter transfer window. He joined Borussia Dortmund in summer 2022 from Hertha BSC but has not yet broken through in the Bundesliga, only playing for Borussia Dortmund II in the 3rd Liga.

According to kicker information, Marcel Lotka has declined a transfer to 1. FC Heidenheim and will not be moving to Ostalb.

Marcel Lotka could potentially leave Borussia Dortmund as soon as January, with 1. FC Heidenheim expressing significant interest in acquiring him. According to 'Ruhr Nachrichten', the club has already taken concrete steps towards securing his transfer. Although Lotka has yet to make his debut for Borussia Dortmund's first team, he has accumulated over 70 appearances for the reserves. He has been on 1. FC Heidenheim's wish list since December 21, and the club envisions him as the successor to the experienced Kevin Müller. Lotka's contract with Borussia Dortmund is set to expire at the end of June 2025. While his departure seems unavoidable, the exact timing will depend on Borussia Dortmund's position.

1. FC Heidenheim is seriously pursuing Marcel Lotka as a replacement for their main goalkeeper Kevin Müller, who is expected to leave at the end of the season. Heidenheim has already made contact with Lotka and his agent Maikel Stevens, and has submitted an initial offer. They want Lotka to join this winter, even though he would be available on a free transfer in the summer when his contract expires. They are willing to spend a significant amount of money to secure his transfer in the winter.

CalcioMercato reports on FC Heidenheim's interest in signing Marcel Lotka from Borussia Dortmund's second team. 1. FC Heidenheim is interested in signing Marcel Lotka from Borussia Dortmund's second team as they search for a new goalkeeper. This search is due to Kevin Müller, their long-standing first-choice goalkeeper, rejecting a contract extension offer.

1. FC Köln is interested in signing Marcel Lotka from Borussia Dortmund II as a potential successor for their goalkeeper Jonas Urbig. Lotka is a strong performer in the third league and is available on a free transfer this summer. Ingo Preuß, the sporting director at BVB II, commented on Lotka's potential departure, indicating that he expects Lotka to find a suitable club.

Marcel Lotka is a regular player in the third league team and serves as the third-choice goalkeeper for the professional squad at Borussia Dortmund. He considers this role insufficient and is not expected to extend his expiring contract. Multiple teams from higher leagues are keeping an eye on his development. Starting in January, Lotka will have the opportunity to negotiate with interested parties and sign a contract effective from the next season without needing Dortmund's approval.

Marcel Lotka does not have a perspective among the professionals of Borussia Dortmund, for the second team in the 3rd league the 23-year-old is actually too good. Despite a contract until 2025, Lotka wants to reorient himself. BVB is also likely to not be opposed to a sale, as the goalkeeper will occupy a U-23 place in the second team next season. Plus: This summer, the Black and Yellows could still generate a transfer fee for the substitute goalkeeper.

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