Dortmund to sign Guendogan from Nuremberg

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) -- New Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund is set to sign attacking midfielder Ilkay Guendogan from Nuremberg on a four-year contract.

The 20-year-old Guendogan is considered one of the top talents in German football. He is of Turkish origin but has elected to play for Germany.

Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says the clubs and the player have agreed on a deal that will bring Guendogan to Dortmund in the offseason.

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