Overview
- Borussia Dortmund announced the extension on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, one day before the club's next Champions League fixture.
- Kovač’s immediate coaching staff will stay in place, with brother Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović confirmed to remain at the club.
- The club credited Kovač with stabilising Dortmund after his February 2025 appointment, taking the team from 11th to Champions League qualification and to a Bundesliga runner-up finish.
- German media reported Kovač’s pay at about €5 million per year plus performance-related bonuses, a figure the club did not disclose directly.
- The contract follows September renewals for executives Carsten Cramer and Lars Ricken and is presented as part of a broader push for continuity that could shape transfer choices and season expectations.