Borussia Dortmund confirms the signing of Fabio Silva van Wolverhampton Wanderers

Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Portugal striker Fabio Silva van Wolves, the fifth recruit of the Bundesliga Club from the Premier League this summer this summer.

Silva agrees for a reported reimbursement of 22.5 million euros ($ 26.3 million) Plus bonuses for a deal that runs until 2030.

The 23-year-old had not played for Wolves this season after a hamstring injury.

He has not appeared before the English club since November 2023, after Leen Proverbs in Rangers and Las Palmas, for whom he scored 10 La Liga goals last season.

Silva, who has one cap for Portugal, could be available on Sunday for Dortmund’s Home Bundesliga match against Union Berlin.

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«I know Dortmund as a passionate club with incredible fans. Now being part of the club, I fulfill myself with pride and great expectations,» Silva said in a statement.

After caught up with the last Champions League spot on the last day of last season, Dortmund was busy in the transfer window.

Jobe Bellingham arrived at Sunderland, Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino arrived from Chelsea and Manchester City Wing-back Yan Couto made his loan agreement permanent.

Silva came to Wolves from Porto in 2020 for a club record compensation of 40 million euros at the age of 18.

In the team thrown earlier than expected because of an injury to Raul Jimenez, Silva struggled to adjust and only scored five goals in 72 performances.

Silva also spent spells on loan in Anderrecht and PSV Eindhoven.

Published on August 29, 2025