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Dortmund terminate key figure's contract

Borussia Dortmund have finalised a clean break with long-serving sporting director Sebastian Kehl, reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract effective immediately. The move leaves head coach Niko Kovac without a key boardroom ally as the club undergoes a significant structural shift ahead of their final home match of the season.

Kovac backs Adeyemi to be 'truly great' player

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has rubbished claims of a breakdown in communication with Karim Adeyemi, insisting the forward has the potential to become a world-class talent. Speaking on the back of impressive results at Signal Iduna Park, Kovac also addressed speculation regarding his long-term future at the club.

"Not in the spirit of football": Kovac frustrated after penalty call

BVB suffered a bitter 1-2 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim. Manager Niko Kovac is particularly critical of the first penalty decision.

Kovac has announced a special victory bonus for the BVB stars

Ahead of the Hoffenheim clash, Kovac confirms an injury absence and outlines his strategy to keep the squad sharp and engaged.

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Kovac names four stars currently missing from BVB

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac currently lacks the kind of standout players that recently graced the club.

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“Future uncertain”: Could a BVB star be on the verge of becoming a flop?

BVB faces a potentially disastrous financial shortfall this summer.

Free-transfer coup: BVB appear to have come up short

Could Borussia Dortmund be forced to abandon their pursuit of a player reportedly earmarked for a move to Signal Iduna Park next season? The latest news and rumours surrounding BVB.

BVB, fresh off a defeat, has many wondering: does this side even look like a typical Niko Kovač team?

After BVB’s 0-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, players and staff are mostly concerned about the sporadic boos aimed at Nico Schlotterbeck. It is commendable that they are closing ranks to defend him, but this solidarity also masks a troubling drop in team morale.

Kovac is still suffering today: the tragedy of a transfer victim at BVB shows no sign of ending

Under questionable circumstances, Aaron Anselmino was forced to leave Borussia Dortmund abruptly during the winter transfer window. Chelsea FC then immediately loaned the 20-year-old defender to Racing Strasbourg, where he has struggled to make an impact.

"No problem at all": BVB manager Kovac hits back at Rangnick

Niko Kovac has responded to Ralf Rangnick’s criticism regarding Carney Chukwuemeka’s language barrier. News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

Kovac defends Schlotterbeck over Dortmund contract saga

Niko Kovac has jumped to the defense of Nico Schlotterbeck after the defender was forced to debunk "false" reports regarding a contract extension. The Borussia Dortmund boss insists the player has done nothing wrong by clarifying his future amidst intense media speculation.

BVB face the prospect of a double nightmare over Guirassy

The Guirassy clause could end up costing BVB dearly in two ways. Sancho gets injured in a friendly and a mega-talent is being treated with kid gloves. The latest news and rumours surrounding Borussia Dortmund.

Solutions for BVB's transfer targets: Kovacs – "a match made in heaven" – and a surprise choice

It is not just the restructuring of the sporting director role that means BVB are facing a major shake-up next summer. A number of long-serving players are set to leave the club – and even without these departures, there are gaps in the squad that need to be addressed urgently.

Frequently asked questions

: Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.
: Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
: Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.
: Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.
: Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.
: Joshua Zirkzee joined local club VV Hekelingen as a five-year-old and then joined Spartaan '20 in 2010. Later, he joined the ADO Den Haag youth ranks in 2013, before joining Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2015.
: Joshua Zirkzee does not have any children yet.
: Dutch influencer and model Celina Kerr is Joshua Zirkzee's girlfriend. The footballer is yet to get married, though.

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