When Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck established a reliable partnership for BvB towards the conclusion of the previous season, the former Bayern Munich center-back struggled to get into the starting lineup under Edin Terzić.

In addition, Süle's health became a major problem for the team, which prompted the Dortmund board to raise the prospect of the defender leaving. Still, it seems that this has spurred Süle into action. The 28-year-old is said to have dropped 10 kg during the summer, and the Westfalenstadion administration is impressed with his change. In addition, Süle hopes to achieve a starting position in Nuri Şahin's squad and is ready for the next campaign. The 49-time German international, though, will have to contend with Waldemar Anton, Dortmund's newest addition.

However, BvB has made it clear that any possible sale is presently off the table since they are prepared to give Süle another opportunity to shine.