Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of French defender, Abdou Diallo on a five-year deal from Mainz 05.
The 22-year-old centre-back ends a one-year association with the Bundesliga club after relocating to the Westfalenstadion for a reported £25m.
Diallo, who is also capable of playing in midfield or at left-back, successfully passed his medical and joins his new teammates and manager on July 1.
“Abdou Diallo brings a great deal of what we expect from access,” sporting director Michael Zorc said.
“He’s a modern, strong and very intelligent centre-back. But he can also defend the outside or come in defensive midfield used. The combination of his great potential and his versatility has made Abdou so interesting for us.
“Diallo’s captaincy for France’s Under-21 national team also speaks for his qualities as a leader.”
