'Classic' between Barcelona and Real Madrid for the new jewel of the Bundesliga
The two Spanish clubs are competing for the signing of the promising German footballer, called up by Jürgen Klopp for the national team.
Wael Mohya, an attacking midfielder 17 years old from Borussia Mönchengladbach, has caught the attention of the Barcelona transfer market and Real Madrid due to his breakthrough in the Bundesliga. The race for the German international is set for summer 2027, while the German club tries to extend a contract that ends in June 2028, and reports suggest that around 35 million euros could be the amount that opens the door for his departure.
The interest from the two giants of Spanish football is explained by Mohya's growth, as he has already made an impact in the top German tier despite his age. However, the competition is not limited to Spain: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, Brighton, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan have also been linked to monitoring the player in recent reports.
Wael Mohya establishes himself at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Mohya was born on December 31, 2008 and plays as an attacking midfielder, although he can also operate in offensive wing positions. He joined the Borussia Mönchengladbach academy at the age of eight and became the youngest player to debut with the first team and to play a Bundesliga match for the club.
His performance is already translating into concrete numbers. In the 2026-27 Bundesliga, he has 8 matches, 2 goals, and 1 assist, with 445 minutes played according to competition records. Additionally, he scored in consecutive matchdays against Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, a sequence that reinforced his presence in the first team.
His progression has also reflected internationally. Mohya has gone through the youth categories of Germany and has received a call-up for the senior national team, managed by Jürgen Klopp, for the November fixtures. The step up increases his exposure just as several clubs are studying his evolution.
Una de las mejores decisiones de Klopp. Wael Mohya pinta para ser uno de los mejores jugadores alemanes del futuro. Siempre bien ubicado, regates infinitos, disparo con mucho potencial. Es un acierto rotundo su convocatoria. https://t.co/ybe8drYa0I
— José I. Araoz (@Gazpachen) November 5, 2026
Barcelona and Real Madrid, attentive to his future
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid compete in a race that may extend for several months. Reports published in early November place both clubs among the teams monitoring the attacking midfielder, although Borussia retains a favorable position due to the length of his contract.
For the German club, the next step is to negotiate a renewal that extends the link beyond 2028. According to information from Sky Sport Germany, the club wants to improve Mohya's contractual conditions and is considering discussing an exit clause. The sports management aims to protect the value of a player who is starting to become prominent in the Bundesliga.
The figure of 35 million euros appears in reports regarding a possible departure in 2027, but it is not listed as an officially confirmed clause. The market value estimated by Transfermarkt hovers around 17 million, a reference that reflects the gap between his current valuation and the price that Borussia could demand in light of competing clubs.
Summer 2027, a key date for Wael Mohya
A change of team in the winter transfer market is considered unlikely in reports coming from Germany. The scenario gaining weight is that of next summer, when Borussia will have to decide whether to succeed in renewing Mohya or listen to offers for a player who has not yet turned 18 years old.
The sports project they offer will also be crucial. With so many teams keeping an eye on his evolution, the possibility of gaining minutes in the first team may weigh as much as economic conditions. For Barcelona and Real Madrid, the challenge will be to convince the player and find a negotiation path with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The evolution of Wael Mohya in the coming months will set the pace of the operation: if he maintains his offensive production and expands his role in the team, the competition for his signing may intensify before the summer 2027 transfer market opens.
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