29-year-old Dortmund attacking midfielder Brandt will leave the club upon contract expiry this summer, with Barcelona and Arsenal showing interest.

According to the latest report from German Sky Sports, Dortmund's 29-year-old German attacking midfielder Brandt has decided to leave the club after his contract expires at the end of this season, with no renewal planned. This means Brandt, who has contributed 10 goals and 4 assists across all competitions this season and is valued at 20 million euros, will become a free agent in the summer transfer window and can join any team without a transfer fee. This has attracted attention from several top clubs across Europe's major leagues, including La Liga leaders Barcelona and Premier League leaders Arsenal.

As reported by German Sky Sports journalist Patrick Berger, Barcelona and Arsenal are currently actively monitoring Brandt's situation. The player will become a free agent this summer, and signing him as a squad rotation player would undoubtedly be a cost-effective acquisition. After seven years at Dortmund, Brandt is eager to play abroad, with La Liga and Premier League being leagues he aspires to join; Serie A is also a good option.

It is reported that during this winter transfer window, two Premier League clubs inquired about Brandt's potential signing, but the player politely declined, as he wishes to complete the season with Dortmund and leave as a free agent in the summer. This approach is expected to help him secure a favorable new contract and embark on a new career phase.

Personal viewpoint: Brandt gained fame early in his career but has not truly evolved into a star player. His skills are decent but not outstanding. If signed as a free agent to serve as a rotation player for a strong team, it could be a win-win situation. Hopefully, Brandt will secure a substantial new contract this summer and pursue more championship honors.