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Borussia Dortmund Plans Transfer Push After Club World Cup Exit

Boasting more than €100 million in fresh funds, Borussia Dortmund will invest in signings to rebuild its squad.

Overview

  • Dortmund’s Club World Cup campaign ended with a 2–3 quarterfinal defeat to Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium on July 5.
  • Sportdirektor Sebastian Kehl confirmed that prize money, recent player sales and FIFA subsidies have generated over €100 million for upcoming transfer activity.
  • Marketing chief Carsten Cramer highlighted a gain of more than two million social media followers and a €300 million Puma deal as drivers of the club’s global expansion.
  • Coach Niko Kovac criticized the team’s first-half display against Real Madrid as too slow and static, signaling planned tactical refinements.
  • Nearly all 77,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium were Real Madrid fans, underscoring Dortmund’s push to enhance its international profile.