Borussia Dortmund has officially partnered with local club Sporting Son Ferrer to establish the BVB International Academy Mallorca, marking a historic step for youth football on the island. At the launch event on 24 June 2025, BVB icon Roman Weidenfeller and Academy Head Christian Diercks confirmed that the Mallorca hub will implement Dortmund’s global training methodology, creating streamlined pathways for player growth. The partnership brings elite German football development directly to young talents in Mallorca.