New BVB deal for Kovac? Ricken reveals the timetable | OneFootball

Before the start of the new season, Borussia Dortmund want to clarify Niko Kovac’s future. BVB boss Lars Ricken has now revealed by when the contract extension should be finalized.

Borussia Dortmund are pressing ahead with their plans for the future with Niko Kovac. Following a successful second half of the season and the overall positive development under the head coach, the contract, which currently runs until 2027, is set to be extended early. Those in charge want to intensify talks in the coming weeks and ideally reach an agreement before the start of the new season.

There is great satisfaction at BVB with the Croatian’s work. According to information from WAZ, there are absolutely no internal doubts about continuing the partnership. Instead, the contract is expected to be extended by at least one more year. In doing so, the club not only wants to secure the long-term collaboration, but also create clarity early on and avoid possible discussions about the coach’s future.

Sport managing director Lars Ricken made it clear on the sidelines of training that the club wants to continue on its current path. Borussia is deliberately taking a calm approach to the matter. “We’ve done well not to constantly provide status updates,” Ricken explained.

BVB want to clarify Niko Kovac’s future soon

After the summer break, talks with Kovac are expected to become more concrete. BVB do not see any time pressure, but want to resolve the matter as soon as possible. “We are holding talks in a spirit of trust. Niko feels comfortable here. We have six weeks to talk, and we will do that — without constantly giving updates on where things stand,” said Ricken.

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There is also unity within the club’s leadership over the current course. Together with sporting director Ole Book and managing director Carsten Cramer, Ricken sees the club as well positioned in terms of personnel and spoke of a “great team” that they want to keep together in the long term.

The fact that the contract extension has not yet been completed is mainly due to organizational reasons. Carsten Cramer recently explained to kicker: “Just like last year, we will start the talks in good time. During the seven weeks of vacation, that was not the top priority.” That means there is likely to be movement on the matter in the coming weeks. As things stand, there is a lot to suggest that Borussia Dortmund want to officially announce the extension with Niko Kovac in August or September.

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