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Former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovač extends deal with Borussia Dortmund through 2029

Borussia Dortmund have rewarded Niko Kovač for his work in charge of the club by extending the head coach’s contract through June 30, 2029, per a release from the club. The eight-time German champions announced the agreement on Tuesday, securing…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:45 PM
Former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovač extends deal with Borussia Dortmund through 2029
Key Things to Know
  • Borussia Dortmund has signed head coach Niko Kovač to a contract extension through June 30, 2029.
  • Kovač took charge in spring 2025, guiding Dortmund from 11th place to Champions League qualification.
  • He holds a club-record average of 2.15 points per game over 53 Bundesliga matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund has officially extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovač through June 30, 2029. The club announced the agreement following a successful period under the 54-year-old Croatian manager, which included leading BVB to a second-place Bundesliga finish and securing Champions League qualification after taking charge in spring 2025.

The contract extension also retains assistant coaches Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović. Kovač has recorded 114 points across 53 Bundesliga matches with Dortmund, earning an average of 2.15 points per game, the highest in club history.

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