Revealed: Why BVB are parting ways with Julian Brandt | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Julian Brandt will part ways this summer. There are several reasons behind the decision – from financial considerations to the planned overhaul of the BVB squad.

After seven years together, Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. The club officials confirmed over the weekend that the expiring contract of the 29-year-old will not be renewed. According to a report by BILD, several factors are behind the decision – both sporting and financial.

Sporting director Lars Ricken explained after the 2-1 away win at 1. FC Köln that the separation was reached by mutual agreement. “There were open discussions and we agreed that the expiring contract would not be extended,” Ricken told Sky. Despite the decision, he emphasized the attacker’s achievements: “He has played a few hundred games for Borussia Dortmund. We can only be grateful to him.”

An important reason for the split is apparently the financial situation. With an estimated annual salary of around eight million euros, Brandt is one of the top earners in the Dortmund squad. Internally, however, according to BILD, there are discussions about aligning the salary structure more closely with clear key performers in the future. The officials therefore see a need for adjustments in the squad.

Unhappy under Kovac: Brandt’s role at BVB a factor

At the same time, the club is planning a major personnel overhaul. As part of this, the hierarchy within the team is also to be reorganized. Long-serving players will be evaluated more intensively, while new leaders are to be developed at the same time.

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Sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed that the decision was made after intensive discussions. “I sat down with Jule. We discussed things and will go our separate ways from summer onwards,” Kehl explained. The talks were conducted openly, even though the step was not easy for either side.

In addition to the club’s considerations, Brandt’s personal situation apparently also played a role. The attacking player had recently been dissatisfied with his role under coach Niko Kovac, under whom he regularly alternated between the starting eleven and the bench. In addition, the Bremen native has reportedly been considering a move abroad for some time. Thus, a chapter that began in 2019 with Brandt’s transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Dortmund will come to an end this summer. Where the attacking player will go next remains open.

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