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Niko Kovac succeeds Nuri Sahin as Borussia Dortmund coach

Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovac as their new manager on a contract until June 2026 after firing Nuri Sahin last week.
Kovac takes over a struggling team currently in 11th place in the Bundesliga and will start work on Sunday after their match against Heidenheim.
Dortmund Managing Director of Sport Lars Ricken stated that they have taken time to understand their expectations with Kovac before the appointment.
Kovac aims to improve the team's league position and emphasized the importance of determination and hard work for the club's success in various competitions.

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El Universo

Croatian Niko Kovac is the new coach of Borussia Dortmund

Croatian technician Niko Kovac has been appointed as the new coach of Borussia Dortmund until 30 June 2026, replacing Nuri Sahin, dismissed on 22 January, after the defeat against Bologna in Champions League.

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Deutsche Welle

Borussia Dortmund's new coach: Why Nico Kovac?

Borussia Dortmund have moved quickly to appoint an eighth coach in the last 10 years. Former Bayern Munich boss, Niko Kovac, is the successor to Nuri Sahin. Does he have what it takes?

24 days ago·Bonn, Germany

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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24 days ago·Munich, Germany

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Die Presse

ÖFB instead of BVB, but in Vienna the arguments are more amateurish than in Dortmund

Niko Kovac takes over as Dortmund coach, which means that things are calm for Ralf Rangnick. The team boss, not surprisingly, finds Vienna, Obertrum and the 2026 World Cup more attractive than the Ruhr region. Everyone has to overlook the usual ÖFB antics with officials anyway.

24 days ago·Vienna, Austria

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