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.