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Dortmund Completes Chukwuemeka Deal, Extends Kovač as Anselmino Loan Nears

The club pairs a long-term midfield bet with a stopgap solution for a thinned defense.

Niko Kovac hat seinen Vertrag beim BVB verlängert.
BVB: Borussia Dortmund verpflichtet Carney Chukwuemeka vom FC Chelsea. Die Details.

Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund confirmed Carney Chukwuemeka’s permanent transfer on a contract through 2030, with the midfielder calling the move a blessing.
  • The 21-year-old impressed during his loan last season with 17 competitive appearances and one goal.
  • The club also announced head coach Niko Kovač’s extension through 2027 earlier Tuesday.
  • Multiple outlets report 20-year-old Aaron Anselmino is already in Dortmund and expected to join on loan from Chelsea, reportedly without a purchase option.
  • The planned addition targets cover for center-back absences involving injuries to Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can and Niklas Süle plus Filippo Mané’s suspension; Anselmino joined Chelsea from Boca Juniors in 2024 for €16.5 million.