Felix Nmecha has committed his future to Borussia Dortmund after signing a new contract that extends his stay until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old midfielder had been the subject of extensive transfer links in recent months, but those Premier League rumours now come to an end.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were all reported to have expressed interest in Nmecha, yet the player has opted to remain with Dortmund. The club announced the deal as a clear signal that they see Nmecha as part of their midfield core for the coming seasons.

“After some bad luck with injuries at the beginning of his time here in Dortmund, Felix has become a very important part of our team,” sporting director Sebastian Kehl remarked. “His ability to cover ground and overcome opponents makes him extremely valuable to us in the center of the pitch, and he always finds creative solutions, even under pressure. He brings incredible quality to the field—both for us and for the German national team. We are convinced that his development curve will continue to rise in the future.”

Nmecha’s profile had been noted as matching what Manchester United want in midfield ahead of next season. The Red Devils already possess a skilled No. 10 in Bruno Fernandes and an excellent deep-lying playmaker in Kobbie Mainoo, but they are understood to lack a more traditional box-to-box engine that players like Nmecha can provide.

Manchester City are also expected to be active in the midfield market, with Bernardo Silva potentially moving on and Rodri’s future described as uncertain amid speculation about a move home to Madrid. Both Manchester clubs have overlapping scouting targets, and each has been linked with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as they consider alternatives.

With this new contract, Dortmund have secured a player several Premier League clubs had hoped to recruit, and the summer market will now move on from Nmecha to other options.