Borussia Dortmund are in advanced negotiations to sign Argentine defender, Juan Gimenez from Rosario Central who has reportedly been on Arsenal radar all through the summer. The 19-year-old has already made 22 professional appearances for his home club, showcasing performances that have caught the attention of not only the Prussians but also other European clubs.
Juan Gimenez is a is six feet and two inches tall defender who plays for Rosario Central in Argentina. He is a versatile center-back who can play on both sides of a back-four and even a back-three, as well as a defensive midfielder on certain occasions.
According to Florian Plettenberg via his X account , Juan Gimenez remains on Borussia Dortmund's shortlist for the current transfer window, with advanced discussions already held with the players representatives. Arsenal are also monitoring the situation closely. The tweet reads:
In 2025, Gimenez had only four matches for Rosario, as he was called up for Argentinas U20s team for the South American Championship between January and February, where Gimenez was a starter.
He is a good defender on and off the ball, being patient with possession and finding the right passing angles, and also defending spaces with speed and physicality. As a starter of a brilliant U20 Argentina team, Gimenez has the potential to be a future star in the making with the characteristics of a true leader.
Softfootball undertands that though Gimenez is not yet a global name yet, he is earning praise for his strong displays and maturity on the pitch. At just 19 years old, he shows promise both defensively and in his ability to carry the ball from the back.