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Borussia Dortmund manager set for a new contract – should fans be happy?

Niko Kovac will reportedly sign a new contract next month in a news that wouldn't please many of their disgruntled supporters.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Borussia Dortmund is preparing to offer manager Niko Kovac a new contract extending beyond 2027.
Kovac could sign the new deal in October following the international break.
The manager previously secured a Champions League spot in 2025 and a league runners-up finish.

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Borussia Dortmund is reportedly preparing to offer manager Niko Kovac a new contract following a successful tenure since taking charge in February 2025. According to reports from Sport Bild, Kovac could sign the extension in October following the international break, extending his stay beyond the expiration of his current deal in 2027.

Kovac previously guided Dortmund to a top-four finish in the 2024-25 season and secured a runners-up league finish in the subsequent campaign. In addition to extending Kovac's terms, the club also aims to secure new contracts for managing directors Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken, and Thomas Tress.

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Borussia Dortmund manager set for a new contract – should fans be happy?

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