After BVB exit: Kovac has a clear ‘feeling’ about Brandt’s future | OneFootball

After his emotional farewell to Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt’s future remains open. However, BVB coach Niko Kovac already has a clear “premonition” about where the attacking player could be headed.

For Julian Brandt, Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt was an evening full of emotions. After seven years in a BVB shirt, the attacking player said goodbye to the fans at Signal Iduna Park — while still leaving his future open.

After the match, Brandt did not speak specifically about his next club, but hinted that a decision will not be too long in coming. “I’m very organized about that,” the 30-year-old explained on Sky, adding with regard to the speculation surrounding his future: “I’m taking it one step at a time. It won’t drag on until August, I can say that.”

Most recently, Atlético Madrid in particular has been linked as a possible new club. The Spaniards are said to see Brandt as a potential successor to Antoine Griezmann. Asked whether he already speaks Spanish, the Germany international replied with a grin: “Un poco.” BVB coach Niko Kovac also seems to sense a trend already. After the match, the coach revealed: “I already have a premonition, but I don’t know for sure.”

Finale at home: Brandt ends his BVB spell in Bremen

At the same time, the 54-year-old made it clear that staying within the Bundesliga is rather unlikely. “There aren’t all that many good ones left in Germany for him to play for now,” Kovac said about his playmaker. Brandt himself emphasized that despite the farewell, he remains ambitious. “I’m still very ambitious,” said the Bremen native.

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For him, however, it is not only the sporting perspective that matters. “In the end, it should also be about enjoying this sport and having fun. That’s the most important thing for me.” Since joining Dortmund from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019, Brandt has made more than 300 competitive appearances for the Black and Yellows. In the process, he recorded 57 goals and 70 assists. He has also earned 43 caps for the German national team so far.

However, one final chapter in a BVB shirt still remains: of all places, Brandt will play his final Bundesliga match for Dortmund next weekend in his hometown of Bremen. Many friends and family members will be there. For the midfielder, it brings a special circle to a close at the end of his time in Dortmund.

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