Borussia Dortmund has extended Felix Nmecha's contract early until 2030. Previously, ky and Bild had both reported that both parties had agreed to an early extension of the contract, which was due to run until summer 2028.
Getty Images SportThe central midfielder will receive a significantly improved salary and is set to become one of BVB's top earners, it was reported.
"We are very pleased that we will continue our journey together with Felix. He identifies completely with Borussia Dortmund and is a key component of our strategic squad planning," said sporting director Lars Ricken: "His contract extension is a sign of continuity and underlines our conviction that we will be successful together in the coming years."
However, the situation has not been so clear-cut in recent weeks: there have been increasing reports that numerous top Premier League clubs have shown interest in the 25-year-old. Specifically mentioned were his former club Manchester City, for whom he played in the youth team, and Manchester United.
Bild also reported that Nmecha was flirting with the idea of leaving Borussia Dortmund next summer and that the Premier League was his desired destination.
Felix Nmecha is one of the key players at BVB.
Under coach Niko Kovac, Nmecha has been a regular starter for BVB this season. In the 2025/26 season, he has already made 38 appearances across all competitions, contributing to eight goals – five goals and three assists.
His strong performances in the black and yellow jersey have recently earned him more appearances for the German national team. National coach Julian Nagelsmann relied on him in the World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Slovakia in November. He is also considered a hot candidate for the World Cup in the summer.
Nmecha moved from VfL Wolfsburg to the Black and Yellows in 2023 for €30 million.
Felix Nmecha: Statistics for the 2025/26 season
Games 38 Goals 5 Assists 3
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