Future settled: Niko Kovac signs long-term extension with BVB | OneFootball

Niko Kovac will remain as BVB's coach and has extended his contract prematurely until 2027. The club is thus relying on continuity and long-term stability on the sidelines.

Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract with coach Niko Kovac prematurely until June 30, 2027. The Croatian had only taken over the team in February this year, after his predecessor Nuri Sahin had to leave. Under Kovac, BVB led the last eight games of the previous Bundesliga season, with seven wins, back into the Champions League.

"We are very happy about the contract extension of Niko and his coaching team. This clarity is important for everyone to focus fully on the season and the upcoming tasks. We strive for maximum success and want to approach every game with conviction, intensity, and passion," explained BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl.

Managing director of sports Lars Ricken also praised the coach: "Niko has dedicated himself to his task at BVB with all his might. He is a football expert with clear principles, straightforward in his communication, and rewards performance. Under his disciplined leadership, we have found our way back to success, stabilized our defensive work, scored significantly more goals than before, and played attractive football again."

BVB extends contract with Niko Kovac until 2027

Ricken also emphasized that the contract negotiations were conducted fairly, respectfully, and in a solution-oriented manner: "This mutual trust is the basis of our cooperation."

Kovac himself showed motivation: "With honest work, clear decisions, and great joy, we want to contribute to Borussia returning to its old strength. We have a lot ahead of us here together." He looks back on the past six months: "We have achieved a lot together in the past six months and put Borussia back on track sportingly. As a coaching team, we have felt great trust and the feeling that we can move something here together with the club and the fans."

The contract extension came despite a disappointing 3:3 draw in the league opener against FC St. Pauli. It signals that BVB wants to rely on continuity and stability in the coach position in the long term. According to club statements, Niko Kovac demands clear principles, discipline, and passion every day. These values are also expected to be the basis for Borussia in the coming years.

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