Emre Can set to stay: contract likely to be extended beyond 2026 | OneFootball

After months of forced absence due to a persistent adductor injury, Emre Can made a brief comeback last week during the 1-4 defeat in the Champions League at Manchester City, and then played the full 90 minutes for Borussia Dortmund in the 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV on Saturday. While his injury problems now seem to be behind him, the 31-year-old’s future beyond this season remains uncertain.

However, there is now a clear trend towards another contract extension for Can at BVB. According to “Sport Bild,” the current contract of the defensive all-rounder, which runs until June 30, 2026, contains an extension clause that is tied to a certain number of appearances.

But even if Can does not reach the required number of appearances due to his long injury layoff, Borussia still plans to continue working with the 48-time German international. This is not least because Can enjoys a high level of respect both among the club’s management and within the team.

Can can well imagine an extension

Another reason for keeping Can is that the BVB bosses do not want the squad overhaul in the coming summer to be too extensive. Since some experienced players like Niklas Süle, Pascal Groß, Julian Brandt, or Salih Özcan might leave, and the futures of key players such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Karim Adeyemi—who are in demand elsewhere—are also still unclear, Can could prove to be a valuable constant in the squad.

When a decision will be made is still unclear. However, it is likely that the topic will be addressed at the latest during the winter break, so as not to be a constant issue during the second half of the season. Can himself is reportedly very open to extending his stay in Dortmund, so the chances of successful talks are considered high.

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