Overview

• Borussia Dortmund's management confirms Sebastian Kehl will remain as Sportdirektor and Niko Kovac as head coach into the 2025-26 season.
• Kehl's contract was extended in January 2025 until 2027, reflecting the club's focus on long-term planning despite recent challenges.
• Criticism persists over squad composition as the team struggles in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings.
• Niko Kovac, who succeeded Nuri Sahin, has been praised for improving the team's defensive metrics, including the best defensive duel success rate in the league.
• Lars Ricken, Dortmund's sporting director, reiterates the club's goal to maximize the current season's potential while building for the future.