Niko Kovač set to extend contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2029
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Niko Kovač is reportedly on the verge of extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund. The current agreement, which runs through 2027, is expected to be lengthened until summer 2029, pending the final signature. Kovač reportedly wanted to wait until Lars Ricken's future with the club was resolved before finalizing his own deal. An official announcement from Dortmund is anticipated soon as only the formalities remain.
- •Niko Kovač's current contract expires in 2027.
- •Contract extension could last until summer 2029.
- •Agreement pending final signature from Kovač.
- •Kovač awaited clarity on Ricken's future before committing.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Niko Kovač reportedly on the verge of agreeing new Dortmund deal
"Borussia Dortmund are reportedly on the verge of extending the contract of another key figure in the form of Niko Kovač.After club chiefs Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken, and Thomas Treß had already sig...
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