Overview

• Borussia Dortmund confirmed on August 26 that head coach Niko Kovac has signed an early contract extension running through 2027.
• Sport Bild, cited by Merkur, reports Kovac’s salary rises to €4.5 million per season with title and Champions League bonuses plus a severance clause that would allow him to take a new job if dismissed.
• Dortmund has moved quickly in the final days of the window, completing signings for Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino this week.
• Local reporting says striker Fabio Silva is expected to arrive on Friday as another late addition to the squad.
• Regional outlets highlight growing fan frustration over Dortmund’s market power compared with Bayer Leverkusen, which has executed about 15 transfers with more than €140 million spent and a reported strong net positive after major sales.