BVB boss Cramer says Kovac's extension is only a matter of time
In the packed Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund’s flawless opening run was halted by a late‑equaliser that forced a 2‑2 draw with Werder Bremen, prompting sporting director Carsten Cramer to reassure fans that head coach Niko Kovac’s new deal, reportedly running to 2029, is merely a question of time.
Positive momentum under Kovac
The Schwarz‑Gelben have thrived under the 54‑year‑old German‑Croatian, and the board is keen to secure his services for the long term. Nach the unbeaten start, the 2‑2 draw was a noticeable setback. Despite the setback, the club’s assessment of Kovac’s progress remains overwhelmingly positive. The Schwarz side remains optimistic, and Borussia Dortmund intend to bind the coach beyond the current season.
Contract talks and Sky report
Sky Sport reported that Kovac could put his signature on a new deal as early as next week, extending his contract to 2029. The speculation whether the club will verlängert Kovac next week has intensified. The report aligns with the club’s expressed desire to keep the coach at Signal Iduna Park for several more seasons.
Future plans and negotiations
BVB‑boss Carsten Cramer told Sky that the extension with the German‑Croat is “only a question of time”. “I know that Lars and Niko have had very confidential talks with the advisers,” Cramer said on the Sky microphone. “We will be travelling together in the coming days and weeks and will certainly find the opportunity to finalise it.” Cramer, the BVB-Boss, reiterated the club’s stance.
It is likely that the Dortmund hierarchy will sit down with Kovac in Norway on Wednesday, when the club visits Bodø/Glimt. The Norwegian stop precedes the next away fixture on Saturday at 1. FC Union Berlin. These trips give the parties ample time to discuss the contract in person.
When asked whether Kovac would receive a new work paper on his birthday next Thursday, Cramer declined to be drawn out. He said the club prefers to keep such matters low‑key and does not announce anything grand in advance.
“We always keep it fairly low‑key and don’t announce anything great in advance,” Cramer added. “But we like each other, you know that. We know that Lars and Ole have a very trusting relationship with Niko.”
The recent long international break gave the officials a breather, but it also meant that negotiations lost momentum. Cramer noted that the pause allowed the parties to step back before resuming talks.
Cramer stressed, “I know that Lars has the topic under control and Niko answered your question about his upcoming contract extension with a wink.” The comment underscored the informal yet confident atmosphere surrounding the talks.
Kovac’s job at the BVB is far from finished, and the club hopes the strong development will blossom into a genuine success story in the years to come.