Sebastian Kehl will stay on as Borussia Dortmund sporting director for three additional years until 2027, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Former Dortmund captain Kehl started the job in 2022 on a contract until the end of this season.

Borussia Dortmund have extended the contract of Sebastian Kehl, the club’s sporting director, until 2027. Kehl, 44, has been in the role since 2022, but was out of contract in the summer of 2025. The uncertainty around his future had become an increasing distraction for the club,

Borussia Dortmund are desperate for a winning start to the new year when they host champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga restart following the three-week winter break.

Borussia Dortmund is desperate for a winning start to the new year when it hosts champion Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga 2024-25 restart following the three-week winter break.

Injured Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will not return for Friday's Borussia Dortmund clash, while Granit Xhaka is a doubt, coach Xabi Alonso said.