Borussia Dortmund must lock up stars as Bayern pressure mounts
Pau notes that this season everything seems to be falling into place at Schwarz‑Gelb, with Borussia Dortmund matching FC Bayern step for step. Reportedly, The current Stand of Kobel Ryerson Guirassy and Anton shows all four are tied to contracts until 2028, meaning the vice‑champions need clarity by next summer.
Season parity with Bayern
So far Niko Kovac and his squad have been so successful that they follow FC Bayern directly on every step.
The points equality and the 2‑2 draw in the München duel underline that parity.
Contract importance for Dortmund
For Borussia Dortmund it becomes ever more crucial to retain its key performers and regular starters.
The club hopes the present situation is not merely a brief phase of parity but a solid foundation for future success.
Ideally this foundation should translate into a genuine title challenge.
Negotiations with key players
There have been no discussions with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to date.
Sport BVB’s hierarchy has decided to open talks with the 28‑year‑old Swiss in the coming weeks.
Internally the consensus is that Kobel should remain the number one for several more years.
He envisions staying but also receives enquiries, with Paris Saint‑Germain monitoring the negotiations closely.
The internal decision is that striker Serhou Guirassy should stay and therefore be offered a new deal.
Sport says the plan is to propose a contract lasting until 2030, adding two years to his current deal.
Dortmund appears set to enter negotiations by the end of the year.
Guirassy stresses that winning titles soon is his main priority.
The more favourable the club’s position at the time of talks, the higher the likelihood of an agreement.
The second‑placed side has recently begun talks with defender Julian Ryerson,
Negotiations are expected to start shortly.
BVB officials consider both a contract extension in Dortmund and a possible move abroad for the Norwegian, with several notable clubs showing interest.
Waldemar Anton also remains under contract until 2028, adding to the list of players whose futures must be decided.
Thus, while Dortmund mirrors Bayern’s on‑field performance, the off‑field contract saga will determine whether the club can convert parity into silverware.