Borussia Dortmund has announced the extension of head coach Niko Kovač's contract through June 30, 2029, in recognition of his achievements with the team. The announcement came on Tuesday, highlighting the club's confidence in Kovač as they aim to build on recent successes.
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Kovač, who joined Dortmund in the spring of 2025 when the team was struggling in 11th place in the Bundesliga, has led a remarkable turnaround. He secured Champions League qualification on the final matchday of the 2024-25 season and guided Dortmund to a second-place finish last season, accumulating 73 points—Dortmund's fifth-highest total in history. Under his management, the club has averaged 2.15 points per game, a record for any Dortmund head coach.
Lars Ricken, Borussia Dortmund’s Managing Director of Sports, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, stating that Kovač has significantly developed the team. He emphasized that extending Kovač's contract symbolizes stability and consistency for the club. Similarly, Chief Executive Officer Carsten Cramer noted the strong relationships among Dortmund's leadership as a critical factor in the extension.
Kovač's current coaching staff, including his brother and assistant Robert Kovač and fellow assistant Filip Tapalović, will also continue their roles through the contract's duration. Sporting Director Ole Book remarked on the trust and close working relationship he has developed with Kovač, which he believes is vital for the team's ambitions.
Kovač expressed his commitment to further developing the team, emphasizing the importance of not becoming complacent with past achievements. He reaffirmed the need for ongoing improvement and the pursuit of their goals, indicating a shared vision for the future.
Dortmund's decision to extend Kovač's contract reflects the progress made under his leadership and positions the club to aim for sustained success in the Bundesliga and European competitions.