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 a dramatic turnaround.
- Kovač assumed control when Dortmund was 11th in the German Bundesliga in January 2025, subsequently guiding the club to fourth-place and second-place finishes while maintaining a strong start this season.
- Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken stated the extension is 'a clear sign of continuity and stability,' noting Kovač has 'consistently developed the team and enjoys great acceptance.'
- Club officials also extended the contracts of assistant coaches Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović, with the coaching staff averaging 2.15 points per game, the best record under any coach in the Bundesliga.
- Previously managing Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich, Monaco, and Wolfsburg, the 54-year-old Kovač now leads the team into their Champions League match Wednesday, seeking continued success.
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Arrived in February 2025, Niko Kovac convinced the leaders of Borussia Dortmund. The 54-year-old Croatian technician extended his contract by two additional seasons.
The "yellow and black" recognized the work of the experienced coach and therefore decided to extend his contract.
The German football club Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract with head coach Niko Kovac until 30 June 2029, as the club announced on Tuesday.
Dortmund coach Kovac extends contract to 2029-club
BERLIN, Oct 13 : Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has extended his contract by two years to 2029, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.Kovac, who took over in early 2025 with the team languishing in 11th place in the standings, turned their season around and clinched a Champions League spot on the final matc
Borussia Dortmund extend Niko Kovac's contract until 2029
DORTMUND, Germany, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and head coach Niko Kovac are continuing their successful partnership and have extended their contract, which was originally due to run until 30 June 2027, ahead of…
"Sign for constancy and stability: Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract with coach Niko Kovač to 2029 at the end of the season.
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