BVB set March deadline: four stars fighting for their future | OneFootball

Four BVB stars are under scrutiny and fighting for new contracts. They must perform by March – otherwise, their time in Dortmund could be over.

At Borussia Dortmund, a significant overhaul could be on the horizon next summer. Although the team under coach Niko Kovac currently appears stable, behind the scenes, the management is pushing forward with personnel planning. Several contracts expire in 2026 – and according to BILD, a clear probation period is set for four BVB players: Those who do not convince by March have little chance of an extension.

The situation is particularly critical for Niklas Süle. According to the report, the tendency is clearly towards departure. The former national player earns around 14 million euros per year, more than anyone else in the squad, but plays only a minor role on the field. Süle is now the fifth-choice central defender in the internal ranking. The club management was reportedly disappointed with his performance in the 1-2 loss in Munich. Even an extension with significantly reduced terms is reportedly not an option.

Signs also point to departure for veteran Pascal Groß. According to BILD, the 34-year-old has lost his midfield spot to Felix Nmecha and is increasingly struggling with his pace. His contract expires in the summer, and internally, there is little expectation of an extension. Groß himself is said to have already come to terms with leaving after the season.

Süle, Groß, Brandt, Can: Time is running out for this BVB quartet

The prospects are much better for Julian Brandt. The playmaker is delivering impressive performances this season and enjoys high regard from Kovac. According to BILD, Brandt can therefore hope for an extension – provided he maintains his strong form over a longer period.

The situation is completely open for Emre Can. The captain has been sidelined for months with a groin injury and is not expected to return to the field until the end of November at the earliest. According to the report, his future depends mainly on his fitness. There is mutual appreciation between the club and the player, but Can will likely only receive a new contract if he impresses on the field in the second half of the season.

According to BILD, the BVB bosses want to decide in the spring how to proceed with the quartet. Until then, the principle of "performance for a contract" applies. For Süle, Groß, Brandt, and Can, a crucial probation phase begins – it's about nothing less than their future at Borussia Dortmund.

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