Borussia Dortmund fires technical director Sven Mislintat amid power struggles

Borussia Dortmund has dismissed technical director Sven Mislintat after just nine months in the role, as the club struggles with poor performance, currently sitting 11th in the Bundesliga. His exit follows the sacking of head coach Nuri Sahin and the appointment of Niko Kovac, highlighting ongoing turmoil within the club's management. Mislintat's tenure was marked by internal conflicts, particularly with sporting director Sebastian Kehl, who recently extended his contract, leading to tensions over transfer influence. Known for his successful scouting history at Dortmund, Mislintat's second stint ended amid concerns over his troubled previous roles at Arsenal and Ajax. The management shakeup coincides with the impending departure of long-time CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, further complicating the club's leadership dynamics. Dortmund will face Stuttgart this Saturday, marking Kovac's debut as coach.