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Borussia Dortmund Secures Coach Kovač Through 2029
14 Oct
Summary
- Niko Kovač's contract extended to June 2029.
- Team stabilized, finishing fourth and second in league.
- Coach has best points-per-game average in club history.
Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovač until June 2029, highlighting the club's commitment to stability. Kovač took over in January 2025 when the team was struggling in 11th place in the Bundesliga.
Under his guidance, the team experienced a significant turnaround, finishing fourth for Champions League qualification and achieving second place last season. The current season has also started strongly with four wins from five league games.
This extension, which also includes his brother Robert Kovač and assistant Filip Tapalović, reflects Kovač's success. Dortmund noted his impressive average of 2.15 points per game, the best in the club's coaching history. Kovač previously achieved success with Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich.
Sports director Ole Book emphasized a close, trusting relationship with the 54-year-old coach, with daily communication focused on future success. The deal underscores Dortmund's belief in Kovač's ability to continue developing the team.
