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Will Kaishu Sano leave Mainz 05 and join Dortmund?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kaishu Sano's transfer to Dortmund, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Dortmund has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kaishu Sano.
- Dortmund has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kaishu Sano (25).
- Dortmund has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kaishu Sano.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Dortmund
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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74.1
75.3
|
Marco Asensio |
 Fenerbahce
|
€13.5M |
|
74.0
80.5
|
Aimar Oroz |
 Osasuna
|
€12.1M |
|
74.0
75.3
|
Fran Beltrán |
 Girona
|
€4.6M |
|
74.0
82.2
|
Morgan Rogers |
 A. Villa
|
€65.1M |
|
73.9
86.1
|
Yegor Yarmolyuk |
 Brentford
|
€39.4M |
|
73.6
86.3
|
Hugo Larsson |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€27.6M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€18.1M |
|
73.4
82.6
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
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€4.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberto Mora | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Folarin Balogun | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Nick Woltemade | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 20-05-2026 | Report | |
| Sven Mijnans | 16-05-2026 | Report | |
| Kennet Eichhorn | 13-05-2026 | Report |
Kaishu Sano
DM, M (C)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 76.0
Team
Mainz 05
Mainz 05
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€26.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€23.7M – €29M
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Who is Kaishu Sano?
Kaishu Sano (JPN) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Mainz 05. Kaishu Sano is 25 years old (2000/12/30) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 25. Kaishu Sano has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a holding midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Kaishu Sano's current transfer value is between €23.7M and €29M. His last transfer was from Kashima to Mainz 05 in 2024. Mainz 05 paid Kashima €2.5M for Kaishu Sano.
Kaishu Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
