'That has to drive us': BVB chief sets sights on the title | OneFootball

After a season without a title, Borussia Dortmund is looking ahead. BVB managing director Carsten Cramer calls for a bold transformation and clear title ambitions.

Borussia Dortmund is clearly looking forward – and confidently setting big goals. Managing director Carsten Cramer has made it clear in an interview with WAZ where the journey should go: “Of course, Borussia Dortmund wants and has to win titles.” This clear statement symbolizes a club that no longer wants to be satisfied with good placements.

Although the current season is solid in terms of sports, a title win seems out of reach. In the Bundesliga, BVB is significantly behind FC Bayern, so only the runner-up position seems likely. For Cramer, this is a sign of stability, but not the ultimate goal. Rather, he emphasizes that the club must continuously develop to play a bigger role internationally and establish itself among the top clubs in Europe in the long term.

A crucial step on this path is a personnel overhaul. With Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan, several experienced and well-paid players will leave the club in the summer.

BVB Overhaul: Cramer Explains Squad Decisions

These decisions have been made consciously to create new structures. “We want to take the next step. For that, you have to make adjustments here and there and be ready to cut old ties,” Cramer explains the strategy.

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In parallel, Dortmund is working intensively on the squad of the future. With the signings of South American talents Justin Lerma and Kauã Prates, initial steps have already been taken. Further reinforcements are planned, particularly in central defense and defensive midfield. A possible return of Jadon Sancho is also being discussed internally. However, the club does not necessarily see a classic number ten as a direct replacement for Brandt as a priority.

In addition to personnel changes, Cramer primarily demands a different mindset within the club. “That must be our drive,” he says, looking at the title ambitions. Mediocrity should not be an option for Borussia Dortmund. Instead, it is about making bold decisions and actively pursuing changes. The chosen course shows: BVB wants more – and is not afraid to take uncomfortable steps to achieve it.

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