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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.

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.

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