Niklas Dorsch

Heidenheim Heidenheim
Celtic Celtic
Estimated Offer: €3M
Rumour

CONFIRMED: Niklas Dorsch signs for Gent

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Rumour report

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Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Niklas Dorsch transferring to Celtic appears very low, with only 22% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

  • Niklas Dorsch has few opportunities to further develop within this Celtic squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Matt O'Riley, Greg Taylor)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Matt O'Riley, Greg Taylor)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Tomoki Iwata)

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

  • Little chance of further development

CONFIRMED: Niklas Dorsch signs for Gent.

CONFIRMED: Niklas Dorsch signs for Gent.

Gent beats Celtic to sign Niklas Dorsch. Heidenheim accepts their €3.5M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Niklas Dorsch moving to Celtic.

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Niklas Dorsch
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Niklas Dorsch
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.0
Pot: 65.0
Team Heidenheim Heidenheim
Contracted Until 30 Jun 28
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€2.6M
ETV Range €2.1M – €3.1M

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Who is Niklas Dorsch?

Niklas Dorsch (GER) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Heidenheim. Niklas Dorsch is 28 years old (1998/01/15) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Niklas Dorsch has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a holding midfielder.

Niklas Dorsch's current transfer value is between €2.1M and €3.1M. His last transfer was from Augsburg to Heidenheim in 2024. Heidenheim paid Augsburg €3.5M for Niklas Dorsch.

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