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Borussia Dortmund Terminates Sven Mislintat’s Contract With Severance

The agreement ends months of internal friction, with Lars Ricken signaling further signings before the transfer deadline.

Overview

  • Sport chief Lars Ricken confirmed the mutually agreed termination effective August 31, ending a deal that had been set to run through 2028.
  • Mislintat departs with a severance and is now free to negotiate with other clubs, according to the club executive’s comments reported in German media.
  • He had been suspended since February following disputes over responsibilities and transfer decisions, notably with sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
  • Ricken defended Dortmund’s transfer strategy on Sky90 and said additional arrivals are planned before the September 1 deadline.
  • The club has formally presented Jobe Bellingham and Patrick Drewes this window, while reports indicate moves for Carney Chukwuemeka, Aaron Anselmino and Fabio Silva are close.