Sabitzer and Bensebaini futures settled? BVB make decision | OneFootball

The contracts of BVB stars Marcel Sabitzer and Ramy Bensebaini run until 2027. Borussia Dortmund has now made a decision about the duo’s future.

A key personnel decision at Borussia Dortmund already appears to have been made. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, those in charge are currently not planning contract extensions for Marcel Sabitzer and Ramy Bensebaini. The deals of the Austrian midfielder and the Algerian defender expire in the summer of 2027.

According to the report, the BVB bosses have no problem letting the contracts of the two experienced professionals run down. As things stand, Sabitzer and Bensebaini would therefore leave the club on free transfers in a year’s time. However, this scenario is said to be entirely acceptable to Dortmund’s decision-makers.

One reason for this is likely the age of the two players. Sabitzer is now 32 years old, while Bensebaini is 31. In addition, according to transfermarkt.de, their market values are now only in the single-digit millions. A sale would therefore probably not bring BVB a particularly high transfer fee. Despite the decision not to extend their contracts, both players still play an important role in the plans for the coming season.

Sabitzer and Bensebaini likely facing final BVB year

Neither Sabitzer nor Bensebaini is reportedly on any kind of cut list. Instead, both are expected to remain firmly part of the squad in 2026/27 and continue to feature regularly. Last season, Sabitzer made 34 competitive appearances, while Bensebaini played 32 matches.

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An early departure also does not currently appear to be an issue. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, neither player has expressed any desire to leave, and both currently want to stay in Dortmund. There is therefore much to suggest that the duo will see out their contracts. Sabitzer was signed from FC Bayern in the summer of 2023 for around €20 million. Bensebaini joined the Black and Yellows in the same year on a free transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach.

The decision also fits with the club’s current direction. Under the sporting leadership, Borussia Dortmund is placing greater emphasis on younger players and long-term perspectives. While work is apparently still ongoing on a contract extension for Karim Adeyemi beyond 2027, a different path is emerging for Sabitzer and Bensebaini. As things stand, both players are heading into their final season in the black-and-yellow shirt.

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