New BVB contract: Niko Kovac set to sign soon | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are continuing to push ahead with their long-term planning in the key positions. After BVB made a strong start to the season on the pitch, the future of head coach Niko Kovac is now also set to be clarified soon. A contract extension is looking increasingly likely.

Kovac is currently only under contract in Dortmund until the end of the current season. However, there appears to be little doubt on either side about continuing the partnership. The 54-year-old can imagine staying on, and the club’s decision-makers are also convinced by his work.

That comes as little surprise given the team’s development on the pitch. Kovac took over BVB in February 2025 and led the Black and Yellows into the Champions League twice in a row. In the current Bundesliga season, they also made a perfect start with four wins from their first four matches.

Kovac set to sign in October

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Things could now move relatively quickly. According to Sport BILD, Kovac is expected to sign a new contract with Borussia Dortmund as early as October. That would allow BVB to create clarity in the head coach position at an early stage.

No major obstacles are currently expected in the talks. Kovac, too, does not see his job in Dortmund as finished yet and can imagine continuing the partnership.

Before the coaching deal is finalized, however, BVB first want to put things in place at executive level. The contracts of managing directors Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken, and Thomas Treß are set to be extended long term.

BVB creating long-term clarity

Only after that will the extension with Kovac follow. The order shows that Borussia Dortmund are currently keen to create long-term stability in the crucial positions.

From a sporting perspective, Kovac has provided enough arguments for continued cooperation. After taking over in a difficult situation, he stabilized the team and guided them back into the Champions League. The strong start to the new season has further strengthened his position.

If the talks go as planned, BVB’s open coaching question should soon be resolved. According to Sport BILD, the signature is planned for October. That would allow Dortmund to tick off another key personnel decision early in the season.

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