Dortmund to Appoint Niko Kovac as Head Coach

Borussia Dortmund are set to appoint Niko Kovac as their new head coach, with a contract running until 2026. Kovac, a former coach of Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, replaces Nuri Sahin following Dortmund's winless start to 2025. Interim coach Mike Tullberg will lead the team for their Bundesliga match against Heidenheim before Kovac takes over. Known for his disciplinarian style, Kovac aims to improve Dortmund's defense and balance, as the team currently sits 11th in the Bundesliga, 22 points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The appointment follows Dortmund's progress to the Champions League play-off round with a 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Kovac's arrival is seen as a fresh start, with his lack of ties to Dortmund's previous styles potentially offering new strategies.