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USMNT starlet Mathis Albert was nearly a Manchester City player

A possible move to Manchester City for USMNT youngster Mathis Albert was rejected, with Borussia Dortmund keen on keeping him.

By Bryan Zarpentine · The American Pitch

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:14 PM

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Manchester City and several other clubs had transfer approaches of up to $16.8m rejected by Borussia Dortmund for Mathis Albert.
The proposed moves included both permanent transfers and loan inquiries for the 17-year-old winger.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovač insists Albert remains in his first-team plans despite not playing in the Bundesliga yet.

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Manchester City approached Borussia Dortmund over the summer to sign 17-year-old American winger Mathis Albert on a permanent transfer. Confirmed reports indicate that multiple clubs made inquiries and offered up to $16.8 million for the teenager, but Dortmund rebuffed all permanent and loan approaches.

Despite Albert not yet featuring in a Bundesliga match this season, Dortmund manager Niko Kovač has insisted the USMNT starlet remains in his first-team plans. The youngster recently impressed under Mauricio Pochettino, scoring his first international goal for the United States against Chile.

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USMNT starlet Mathis Albert was nearly a Manchester City player

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