The 27-year-old Swiss international, who has been a cornerstone of Dortmund's squad, has attracted interest from Premier League giants Chelsea and Newcastle United, but he appears focused on continuing his journey with the Bundesliga side.
Reflecting on his time at Dortmund, Kobel said, "These were four incredible years. The Champions League final, almost winning the title, and this year was a completely different kind of season. It was definitely exciting, and never boring."
Some fans and media initially interpreted these comments as a hint of a farewell after Dortmund's final Bundesliga match, sparking transfer rumours. However, Kicker reported that Kobel was "irritated" by the speculation, emphasizing that he feels settled at Signal Iduna Park and has no plans to depart this summer.
Dortmund's late surge to secure Champions League qualification has been a pivotal factor in keeping Kobel. Without a spot in Europe's elite competition, the club might have struggled to retain their star goalkeeper, who has kept 12 clean sheets this season and earned praise from Dortmund's managing director Lars Ricken for his outstanding performances.
"Kobel is a top-class keeper, and we're thrilled to have him," Ricken has said, underlining the club's desire to hold onto their No. 1.
Sources indicate that Kobel's agent previously held discussions with Chelsea and Newcastle, with the latter closely monitoring the goalkeeper during Dortmund's Champions League campaign, where he notably kept clean sheets against Newcastle in the group stage.
Despite this interest, any club hoping to prise Kobel away would need to table an offer between 60 and 70 million euros, a hefty sum reflecting his contract, which runs until 2028.
For now, Kobel's focus remains on Dortmund, where he aims to build on his impressive record and help the team compete for silverware in the upcoming season.
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Newcastle United have firmly rebuffed Liverpool's approach for their talismanic striker Alexander Isak, signaling their intent to keep the Swedish star at St James' Park, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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