BVB future plan: two stars to go, three to extend deals | OneFootball

After the recent squad overhaul, BVB is already setting the course for the future. Two veterans are on the verge of leaving, while Dortmund wants to extend the contracts of three key players.

Borussia Dortmund apparently intends to continue on its current path beyond next summer. After BVB already significantly reshaped its squad under new sporting director Ole Book and increasingly focused on younger players, the next experienced professionals could leave the club in 2027. According to a report by Sport Bild, Marcel Sabitzer and Ramy Bensebaini are not expected to receive new contracts.

The contracts of both Dortmund players expire next summer. In Sabitzer’s case in particular, there is currently little to suggest continued cooperation. An extension for the 32-year-old is reportedly not an internal topic at the moment. Already last season, the Austrian international had largely lost his regular starting spot under coach Niko Kovac. With the signing of midfielder Joey Veerman, competition for Sabitzer has increased even further.

For that reason, there had already been speculation during the last transfer window about an early departure. According to his agent Roger Wittmann, Sabitzer had several options for a move. In the end, however, the midfielder decided to stay in Dortmund.

Sabitzer and Bensebaini nearing BVB exit

Bensebaini could also be done at BVB after the current season. Although the Algerian has recently been getting regular playing time under Kovac, Dortmund reportedly does not currently plan to extend his expiring contract. That means both Sabitzer and Bensebaini could leave the club on free transfers in the summer.

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The personnel decisions fit Dortmund’s new transfer strategy. BVB wants to increasingly sign young players with development potential who can grow on the pitch and, in the long term, also reach a higher market value. At the same time, a core of experienced key players is to be retained.

Julian Ryerson and Waldemar Anton apparently belong to that group. Both defenders are under contract until 2028, but are said to have already received a signal from the club for an early extension. Dortmund also wants to plan long term with Gregor Kobel. The Swiss goalkeeper’s contract also runs until 2028. Talks over continued cooperation are expected to begin later this year.

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