New deal for Kovac? This is BVB's plan | OneFootball

After a strong second half of the season, Borussia Dortmund are apparently planning for the long term with Niko Kovac. BVB want to extend the coach’s contract early until 2028 – and there are several reasons for that.

Borussia Dortmund are apparently planning for the long term with Niko Kovac. According to information from Sky, those in charge want to extend the coach’s contract early, which currently runs until 2027. An extension until 2028 is being considered. The main reason behind these plans is the team’s positive development under the Croatian. Internally, BVB’s bosses are said to be satisfied both with the results and with the progress in the team’s play. Kovac currently has an average of 1.96 points per match and led Dortmund to a runners-up finish this season.

At BVB, the coach’s work with young players is also particularly appreciated. Talents such as Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani were repeatedly given the chance under Kovac to prove themselves with the first team. Filippo Mane was also regularly part of the squad at the start of the season before an injury set him back in early 2026. Most recently, Mathis Albert also made his professional debut for the Black and Yellows.

Kovac himself recently spoke very positively about his current situation in Dortmund. “I feel very comfortable here. We fit together very well as a team,” the coach said after the 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. He also emphasized the good cooperation within the club: “Things are also working very well with the people at the top.”

BVB bosses convinced: Extension with Kovac becoming more concrete

According to information from Sky, Borussia Dortmund continue to follow the clear principle of not going into the final year of a coach’s contract. For that reason, concrete talks about an extension are expected to take place after Kovac’s vacation. Apparently, neither side feels any particular pressure, and the mutual appreciation is considered strong.

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The coach also recently received public backing from sporting director Ole Book. After the defeat at Borussia Mönchengladbach, he made it clear: “We have all already expressed our conviction about Niko.” That stance had “certainly not changed because of one defeat.”

Despite criticism from some fans, who at times accuse BVB under the 54-year-old of playing an unattractive style and demand more wins against top opponents, those in charge seem convinced by the path they have taken. The trend therefore clearly suggests that Kovac is set to remain Borussia Dortmund coach beyond 2027.

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