De Sky: Dortmund is interested in 17-year-old Cruzeiro defender Plaster and River Plate attacker Mesa

Football     2:57pm, 28 October 2025

According to reports from Sky Sports Germany, Dortmund is currently inspecting players in the South American market. Cruzeiro defender Quaa Plaster and River Plate attacker Mesa are now their interested targets.

According to reports, Dortmund has been eyeing these two talented young players in the South American market, and Dortmund scouts have inspected these two 17-year-old players many times.

As for Plaster, the left back was promoted to the Cruzeiro first team in the summer. So far, he has played 9 times and played a total of nearly 500 minutes, and has been inspected on site by Dortmund many times. Plates is very technical and has so far proven himself to be an excellent one-on-one defender and can be convincing with his dribbling and movement. His room for improvement lies in creating opportunities.

According to news from Sky Sports Germany: Dortmund is indeed interested in this young player and has already started specific conversations. One obstacle that remains: The Brazilian's price tag is unclear.

Platers' current contract ends at the end of 2027. Although it contains a release clause, the amount exceeds 30 million euros, and Dortmund is unlikely to pay such a high price. Furthermore, Dortmund are not the only contenders: many other clubs are also interested in the defender.

Therefore, the negotiations between the two parties have not yet truly entered a substantive stage. However, Plates could still be a replacement for Cabal, who wants to leave Dortmund.

For River Plate star Mesa, this offensive midfielder has yet to play for the first team, but he has been observed by Dortmund scouts many times during his time with the second team. He is considered versatile offensively.

The Argentine youngster has also attracted the attention of many top European clubs. His contract with River Plate is valid until the end of 2026. Dortmund continues to pay attention to his situation, but it currently seems unlikely that Dortmund will introduce two or even three young South American players at the same time next summer.

source:livescore 7cn