Farewell tour at BVB: Brandt stirs emotions with dressing-room speech | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund celebrates a last-minute victory against HSV – but things get emotional in the locker room afterwards. Julian Brandt creates special moments with a moving speech.

After the wild 3-2 win by Borussia Dortmund against Hamburger SV, one anniversary was particularly in the spotlight: Julian Brandt played his 300th competitive match for BVB. However, this special milestone was celebrated emotionally not only on the pitch but especially in the locker room.

A video from teammate Serhou Guirassy, which briefly circulated on Snapchat, shows the attacking player giving a moving speech to the team after the final whistle. Notably, Brandt spoke to his teammates wearing only underwear, a performance shirt, and flip-flops – and was visibly emotional. Reflecting on his time in Dortmund, the 29-year-old said: “I’ve been here for almost seven years. I’ve experienced a lot here.” He especially highlighted the team spirit: “I had guys I could rely on.”

The scenes were actually not meant for the public and were deleted after a short time. Nevertheless, they spread quickly. In another sequence, Brandt’s teammates can be seen applauding him – a sign of great appreciation for a player who has been influential for BVB since his move from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019.

300 Games for BVB: Impressive Numbers from Julian Brandt

Sportingly, however, his anniversary had a slight aftertaste. Brandt was only substituted in the sixth minute of stoppage time, giving him just a few seconds of playing time. Coach Niko Kovac explained the background afterwards: “I actually planned to bring him on 20 minutes earlier. But then the 1-2 or 2-2 happened and we had the momentum, and I didn’t want to interrupt that.”

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Nevertheless, Brandt’s joy over the victory and the special moment prevailed. The numbers underline his importance to the club: In 300 competitive matches, he collected 56 goals and 69 assists, won the DFB-Pokal in 2021, and reached the Champions League final in 2024.

One thing is certain: His time at BVB will end this summer. The expiring contract will not be extended, and after seven years, their paths will part. What’s next for the 48-time international is still open – there is said to be interest from abroad, while a return to Leverkusen is considered out of the question. Until then, he still has a few games left to bid a proper farewell to the fans and enjoy more minutes in the black and yellow jersey.

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