Despite cruciate ligament injury: BVB seal next deal with captain Can | OneFootball

After extending the contract with talent Luca Reggiani, Borussia Dortmund is on the verge of the next deal. BVB captain Emre Can is also expected to extend his contract despite a cruciate ligament tear.

Borussia Dortmund is consistently advancing its squad planning and is apparently on the brink of another important contract extension. Just a few hours after the signing of defensive talent Luca Reggiani, everything indicates that captain Emre Can will remain with BVB.

According to current information from Sky, the 32-year-old is already coming to Strobelallee on Friday to sign his new contract. His current contract, which only runs until the end of the season, will be extended by another year until 2027. The club and the player have apparently quickly agreed in the discussions, so BVB can officially announce the extension soon.

The decision is not surprising, as the Dortmund management had already signaled early on that they definitely wanted to keep Can despite his serious injury. The midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament tear a few weeks ago in the Bundesliga classic against FC Bayern (2:3) – a severe setback for the leading player and the entire club. Sports director Lars Ricken made the club's stance clear immediately after the diagnosis: “It is an extremely bitter diagnosis for Emre and the entire club.”

Clear Statement from Ricken: This is Why BVB Extends with Can

At the same time, he emphasized the captain's special role within the team: “The way he takes responsibility for his teammates is impressive. We have enormous appreciation for Emre.” This is also why the decision was made in favor of an extension: “This is also why we want to support him on his comeback journey beyond June 30 and extend his expiring contract.”

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Sportingly, Can remains a central part of the plans. Under coach Niko Kovac, the veteran continues to enjoy great trust. The coach explained regarding the rehab measures: “Starting next week, he will be here every day at the training center, so he will receive the necessary treatments to be back on the training pitch with the team as soon as possible.”

With 220 competitive games, 23 goals, and twelve assists so far, Can is already one of the most experienced forces in the Black and Yellows' squad – and he is apparently set to remain so beyond the current season.

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