Dortmund Coach Kovac Extends Contract to 2029-Club
The extension rewards his turnaround of Dortmund, which averaged 2.15 points per game and moved from 11th to second under his leadership.
- On Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund extended head coach Niko Kovač's contract through June 2029, rewarding the Berlin-born Croatian for stabilizing the team after taking over in January 2025.
- Kovač assumed control when Dortmund was 11th in the German Bundesliga, subsequently guiding the club to fourth-place and second-place finishes while maintaining strong early-season form.
- Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken stated the extension represents 'a clear sign of continuity and stability,' noting Kovač has 'consistently developed the team and enjoys great acceptance.'
- Assistant coaches Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović also received contract extensions through June 2029, reflecting coaching staff performance that averages 2.15 points per game in the Bundesliga.
- The 54-year-old Kovač brings prior experience from Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich, Monaco, and Wolfsburg into the Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday.
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Kreiszeitung
Kovac's contract extension at BVB raises a leadership question: When does long-term commitment strengthen a company – and when does trust become risky?
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolBorussia Dortmund extended the contract of technician Niko Kovač until June 2029 as a reward for stabilizing the team.
The Borussia Dortmund football club has extended the contract with coach Niko Kovac until June 2029.
Borussia Dortmund has tied coach Niko Kovac prematurely to the club until 2029. To this end it is necessary to congratulate both sides. In this constellation there is the chance to finally become champion again.
Niko Kovac signed with Borussia Dortmund until 2029.
Observador
RecordKovac, 54, arrived at Dortmund in January 2025, at a time when Dortmund was 11th in the German League, and managed to stabilize the team, taking it to fourth place at the end of this season.
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