Borussia Dortmund chief confident in squad retention despite financial losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Borussia Dortmund's chief Carsten Cramer reassured that the club will not be pressured into selling players after reporting a consolidated annual loss of €21.7 million for the 2025-26 financial year. Cramer expressed confidence in maintaining the squad for the next season. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that some player sales may occur if there are economic opportunities. Dortmund currently sits level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga standings following a recent 2-2 draw against them, with only eight matches played this season.
- •Dortmund reported a €21.7 million loss for the 2025-26 financial year.
- •Cramer believes the squad can be retained amid financial challenges.
- •Dortmund is level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga.
- •Recent match ended in a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
- •Cramer discusses potential player sales based on economic opportunities.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund chief Cramer: No pressure to sell despite financial losses
"Borussia Dortmund chief Carsten Cramer says the Bundesliga side will not be forced to sell their best players despite a loss in the double-digit millions in the last financial year. The German club reported a consolidated annual loss of €21.
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