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Borussia Dortmund Extend Niko Kovač's Contract to 2029

The club says the deal rewards Kovač for steadying the squad because Dortmund now faces a congested fixture list in domestic, European play.

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Borussia Dortmund extended coach Niko Kovac's deal at the club until 2029

Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund has formally extended Niko Kovač’s coaching contract through June 2029 to lock in long-term leadership.
  • The club also renewed contracts for assistants Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović to preserve the current coaching group.
  • Dortmund credited Kovač’s turnaround since his January 2025 appointment, pointing to improved league finishes and a 2.15 points-per-game average.
  • Sporting director Ole Book and managing director for sport Lars Ricken praised close daily cooperation with Kovač and framed the move as a vote of confidence in continuity.
  • The extension comes while Dortmund has started the season strongly and prepares for a congested domestic schedule plus Champions League fixtures that will test whether stability converts into trophies.