Bayern in their sights? BVB bosses reveal aims for new season | OneFootball

After a strong comeback in the past season, Borussia Dortmund are already setting their sights on the next targets. The BVB bosses have now revealed the strategy they want to use to further close the gap to Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund have laid out their roadmap for the coming season. After an overall strong campaign, those in charge want to further reduce the distance to the German record champions and establish BVB permanently among the Bundesliga’s top sides.

In an interview with Sport Bild, managing director Lars Ricken and sporting director Ole Book explained their vision for the club’s sporting future. The leadership is primarily relying on a clear identity. “As a club, we want to be a tight-knit group,” Ricken emphasized. Unity and togetherness are key requirements for long-term success.

There should also be a clear signature on the pitch. “We want to stand for two things: hard work and spectacle,” the BVB managing director explained. The combination of commitment and attractive attacking football fits both the club’s tradition and the mentality of the region.

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Despite all their ambition, Dortmund remain realistic. The gap to champions Bayern Munich was still significant recently. Nevertheless, Ricken set out ambitious goals. “We want to get even closer — and above all win the direct duels against Bayern. We’re already working on that now,” the 49-year-old announced. For the coming Bundesliga season, the managing director also set a clear minimum target. “I’ll only sign off on at least second place,” Ricken said confidently with a view to the new campaign.

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Sporting director Book sees room for improvement mainly in attack. Defensively, Dortmund were extremely solid last season and had the best defense in the Bundesliga. Now, the team is also supposed to add more creativity and cutting edge to its play. At the same time, they do not want to give up the strengths they already have.

Dortmund are also focusing on continuity in terms of personnel. The partnership with coach Niko Kovac is set to continue in the long term, and the club also wants to integrate experienced leaders and promising talents alike. Talents such as Luca Reggiani and Samuele Inácio are to be developed carefully, just like the young new signings Kaua Prates and Justin Lerma.

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