Samuele Inácio extends Borussia Dortmund contract to 2029
Teenage Italian attacker Samuele Inácio has signed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund to June 2029, having recently begun to establish himself in the first team and scoring his first Bundesliga goal against Eintracht Frankfurt on Matchday 33.
Inácio, 18, has made his first six Bundesliga appearances this season, the first of which was in a Klassiker defeat at home to Bayern Munich in February. He got his first goal for Dortmund in the 3-2 win over Frankfurt.
Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken said: "With his skills and potential, Samu is one of the greatest talents of his age group worldwide. We're convinced that with his dedication and quality, he can develop into an exceptional player. He's an important part of our team's development, and we're delighted that we have been able to secure his long-term commitment."
Watch: Inácio nets first Dortmund goal in final home match of season
Sporting director Ole Book added: "Samu brings a lot to the table: He's intelligent on the pitch, comfortable the ball, and good at combination play. He also has a very good sense of space, which makes him a goal threat. These qualities, combined with his hard work and his willingness to improve, make him a really good player who has already developed well with us and still has big steps ahead."
Watch: Inácio reacts to scoring his first Bundesliga goal
Inácio, who joined Dortmund from Atalanta in 2024, said: "I feel very happy at Dortmund and am proud to have made my Bundesliga debut at this great club. The feeling of scoring my first goal in front of the Yellow Wall was incredible, and I want to celebrate many more successful moments with my team, the club, and its incredible fans in the future."
His first chance to appear after signing the new deal will also be Dortmund's final match of the season, away at Werder Bremen on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).
