Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have seen off competition from Chelsea and Manchester City to tie down teenager Nnamdi Collins to a new long-term contract.

The German side are renowned for their youth set-up and young defender Collins has been catching the eye of a number of Europe's biggest clubs in recent months.  

 



Both Chelsea and Manchester City have been keen to tempt the 16-year-old to continue his development in England.

However, Dortmund have seen off the duo to tie down the defensive prodigy to a contract, convincing the 16-year-old to pen a contract running until 2023.
 


Giving his response post signing the deal, Collins said that his aim now will be to go on and become a professional with the club's senior side.



"I have been playing for BVB since I was 12 and I owe a lot to the club", Collins told Dortmund's official site. 

"My goal is to become a professional at BVB and to be able to play in front of the Sudtribune at some point.
 

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"I am really grateful to my previous coaches, my family and my advisors that have supported me on this path and I am really looking forward to the coming years at BVB."

The young defender has been with the club since 2016 and has made his presence felt for the club's Under-17 side, managing 21 appearances and scoring four goals.

He has represented Germany Under-16s at international level.