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Juventus wants ‘New Bellingham’

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October 8, 2026

Born in Germany on April 19, 2011, the young midfielder is emerging as one of the most exciting prospects to come through Borussia Dortmund’s renowned academy.

Despite being only 15 years old, Ejodamen has already attracted attention from several major clubs across Europe, with Barcelona, Juventus and Milan among those keeping a close eye on his development.

Who Is Ejodamen?

A dynamic box-to-box midfielder, Ejodamen combines an impressive physical frame with excellent technical ability, intelligent movement and a natural understanding of how to attack space.

His elegance and maturity on the pitch are particularly striking for a player of his age. His style has already led some scouts to draw comparisons with Jude Bellingham, another exceptional midfielder who developed at Dortmund before making his breakthrough at the highest level.

Ejodamen recently attracted widespread attention after scoring a spectacular goal during the RondOm BZS Youth Trophy Cup in the Netherlands.

The Dortmund academy youngster spotted the opposing goalkeeper off his line and produced a powerful, accurate strike directly from the halfway line, showcasing the confidence and technical quality he possesses.

Although born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Ejodamen currently represents Italy at international level. He made his Italy Under-16 debut in a friendly against Spain last September, further highlighting his rapid development.

Barcelona, Juventus and Milan Join the Race

According to Spanish outlet Diario Sport, Barcelona have already requested information about Ejodamen and are closely monitoring his situation. However, the Catalan giants face competition from several European clubs.

Juventus and Milan are also reportedly following the 2011-born midfielder, while Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping tabs on his progress.

The situation could become particularly interesting once Ejodamen turns 16, when the regulations surrounding international transfers of minors could open the door to a potential move.

With several top European clubs already monitoring his development, an international battle for one of Dortmund’s most promising academy talents could emerge sooner rather than later.