Borussia Dortmund have announced that head coach Niko Kovač will remain at the helm until June 2029, a move that comes as the club prepares to host Bodø Glimt in the Champions League. The extension reflects the club’s satisfaction with the Croatian’s turnaround of a team that was 11th in the Bundesliga when he took charge in January 2025. Under Kovač, Dortmund climbed to fourth place to secure Champions League qualification, then finished second last season, and have begun the current campaign strongly with four victories from five league matches.
“We’ve been on a very good path with Niko Kovač since he took office a little over a year and a half ago,” said Lars Ricken, Dortmund’s managing director for sport. He added that Kovač has consistently developed the squad and enjoys widespread acceptance within the club. Ricken described the contract renewal as a “clear sign of continuity and stability at Borussia Dortmund.” In the same announcement, the club also extended the contracts of assistant coach Robert Kovač and fellow assistant Filip Tapalović.
Kovač’s record in the Bundesliga is impressive, with an average of 2.15 points per game – the best under any coach in the club’s history. Sports director Ole Book praised the close and trusting relationship he has built with the 54‑year‑old manager. The decision to lock Kovač in place comes amid a summer of change for Dortmund, with the team’s recent form suggesting that the new coach’s tactical approach is resonating with players and fans alike.
The extension was revealed just before the Champions League fixture, underscoring the club’s confidence that Kovač can maintain and build on the momentum he has generated. With the contract now secured until 2029, Dortmund can focus on the upcoming European encounter and the remainder of the domestic season without uncertainty over the manager’s future. The club’s leadership signals that it intends to keep the current coaching structure intact as it looks to challenge for trophies in the coming years.