Why Borussia Dortmund don't have to worry about the loss of Mario Götze

We heard not too long ago that Mario Götze has agreed to move to Bayern Munich in the summer for 37million euros. (31.5 million pounds) Bayern activated the release clause in his contract and if everything goes to plan he will be there player in the summer. Although for many Borussia Dortmund fans, this caused feelings of disappointment, frustration, sadness, and some even outrage. I think if you take a long hard look Borussia Dortmund know exactly what they are doing. Yes undeniably there is a sense of disappointment that may have been appease if Mario Götze was heading abroad to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United or another one of Europe's Elites instead of Bayern Munich but what has been overlooked is just how well prepared for success Borussia Dortmund actually are and the quality they possess ready to step up. Mario Götze is undoubtedly one of the highest rated youngsters in world football and at just 20 years of age has a wonderful future ahead of him and Borussia Dortmund have been given a price tag that reflects that.

How are they prepared?

Who do Borussia Dortmund have already within as a replacement?

Borussia Dortmund's youth academy is one of the best in Europe and has had a lot of investment and I'm convinced they will see the fruits of there investment in the coming years.

Mustafa Amini

Relatively unknown youngster Mustafa Amini, is a player I am very excited about. He's 20 years of age and signed for Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2011 after leaving Central Coast Mariners and going on trial. He was then loaned back to Australia to his former club before returning to Borussia Dortmund at the beginning of this season. He hasn't started a first team game this season. He was an unused substitute in the Champions League group stages home tie against Manchester City. He's a talented centre midfielder. Has a great shot him and I believe could be over the next few years a great addition to the starting 11 at Borussia Dortmund. I'm eagerly anticipating him playing more first team games. Sporting director Michael Zorc describes him as a technically gifted midfielder: “We will give him the time and the patience that a young player requires.” You heard it here first. Check out this goal for Dortmund 

Leonardo Bittencourt

Leonardo Bittencourt is an exciting young and dynamic midfielder, he can play all across the midfield and has a high level of passing and vision. He is another Dortmund midfielder with huge potential, one quality he possesses that is clear for all to see, is his lightening fast pace. He signed for Borussia Dortmund July 2012 on a 4 year deal and is a more direct replacement for Mario Götze although young and may not be ready to play the level of games Mario Götze currently plays. He's played 5 games this season getting a goal and assist. This is what Jürgen Klopp had to say about the young teen "He is quick, technically good and he has already come a long way. Leo is almost a perfect fit for our squad." this was his first goal for the first team.

Moritz Leitner

Although not a direct replacement for Mario Götze, Moritz Leitner is a 20 year old centre midfield in the Borussia Dortmund ranks, he's an incredibly talented youngster. He's employed more as a deep lying player and is more direct competition for the likes of Sebastian Kehl and Sven Bender but watching him play, he's very comfortable on the ball and could comfortably play higher up the park as part of Dortmund's 3 attacking midfielders (currently Marco Reus, Mario Götze and Jakub Błaszczykowski (Kuba) Leitner moved to Borussia Dortmund from 1860 München in January 2011, he went out on loan to FC Augsburg for the rest of the season where he won promotion with a 2nd place league finish. Leitner has played 28 games this season (10 starts, 18 sub apps) He is certainly one to watch and one who I can see establishing himself firmly in the middle of the park for Borussia Dortmund in the next few years.

So that's some of the talent breaking through in the Borussia Dortmund first team in midfield. There's also the likes of Jonas Hofmann and Marvin Bakalorz who I haven't spoken about coming through the ranks too. In my opinion Borussia Dortmund are fully prepared for the departure of Mario Götze and if they feel as if they need to strengthen they will be 31 and half million pounds richer to add to there squad. Potentially more dependant upon other departures and summer transfer budget. They have been linked with the likes of Ajax's Christian Eriksen, Schalke Julian Draxler and Chelsea Kevin De Bruyne and let's remember they lost Shinji Kagawa to Manchester United last summer and replaced him with Marco Reus who has been a revelation since signing. Dortmund are clearly a very well run and prepared football club.