Niko Kovač appointed as Borussia Dortmund head coach

Published 30/01/2025, 10:54
Niko Kovač appointed as Borussia Dortmund head coach

DORTMUND, Germany - Borussia Dortmund has announced the appointment of Niko Kovač as the club’s new head coach, starting from February 2, 2025. Kovač, along with his assistant coaches Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović, has signed on with the Bundesliga team until June 30, 2026.

The former Croatian footballer and manager will take the helm at one of Germany’s most prominent football clubs, with a history of competing at the top levels of European football. Dortmund’s decision to bring Kovač on board comes with the expectation that his experience and leadership will contribute to the team’s future successes.

Niko Kovač has previously managed Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga title, and the Croatian national team, which he led during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. His coaching career has been marked by a tactical acumen and an ability to foster strong team dynamics, traits that Borussia Dortmund will be looking to capitalize on.

The contracts for the new coaching team have been finalized and are set to provide stability and direction for the club over the next year and a half. The club’s management has expressed confidence in the new coaching staff’s ability to guide the team to achieve their goals.

Investors and fans of Borussia Dortmund, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the SDAX index with the ticker DE0005493092, will be watching closely to see how Kovač’s leadership influences the team’s performance and market position.

This announcement is based on a press release statement from Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and does not include any additional analysis or commentary. The club has not disclosed further details regarding the strategic implications of this appointment or the terms of the contracts.

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