{"id":78600,"date":"2025-08-04T23:09:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=78600"},"modified":"2025-08-04T23:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:09:56","slug":"borussia-dortmund-2025-26-season-preview-team-updates-new-signings-what-to-expect-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/borussia-dortmund-2025-26-season-preview-team-updates-new-signings-what-to-expect-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Borussia Dortmund 2025\u201326 Season Preview: Team Updates, New Signings, What to Expect, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2024&ndash;25 season was one of two halves for Borussia Dortmund. At the winter break, they languished in 10th place &mdash; a far cry from their title-challenging expectations &mdash; which prompted the sacking of head coach Nuri &#350;ahin. His replacement, Niko Kova&#269;, endured a rocky start, but the Black-and-Yellows found their feet just in time. A storming end to the season saw them pick up 22 points from their final eight league games, surge back into the Champions League, and famously beat Barcelona 3&ndash;1 in the second leg of their quarter-final tie. With greater squad stability and growing tactical clarity under Kova&#269;, optimism is returning to Signal Iduna Park.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"de\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8505;&#65039; S&eacute;bastien Haller ist krank und daher nicht mit an Bord. Er wird im Laufe der Woche nachreisen. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XuVXETWAoL\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/XuVXETWAoL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BVB\/status\/1952290411650646321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dortmund New Signings and Team Updates<\/h3><p><strong>Goalkeeper &amp; Defence<\/strong><br>Unlike summers past, Dortmund have not had to replace a departing star. Instead, they&rsquo;ve quietly strengthened where needed. The backline looks notably refreshed. With <strong>Nico Schlotterbeck<\/strong> still recovering from injury, <strong>Filippo Man&eacute;<\/strong> has seized his chance during pre-season, starting both friendlies and drawing praise from Kova&#269; for his no-nonsense approach. The 20-year-old Italian-Senegalese defender is aggressive, quick, and tactically sound &mdash; attributes that could earn him a starting role alongside the experienced <strong>Waldemar Anton<\/strong>, who arrived last winter and has since become a defensive leader.<\/p><p>In goal, <strong>Gregor Kobel<\/strong> remains the undisputed No. 1. The Swiss international enjoyed another solid season and continues to be one of the Bundesliga&rsquo;s most reliable shot-stoppers. With a settled defence in front of him, he&rsquo;ll look to build on that consistency.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/manchester-united-2025-26-season-preview-team-updates-new-signings-what-to-expect-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>ALSO READ: Manchester United 2025-26 Season Preview: Team Updates, New Signings, What to Expect, and More<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Midfield<\/strong><br>Dortmund&rsquo;s midfield has seen subtle but smart reinforcement. The biggest name is <strong>Jobe Bellingham<\/strong>, younger brother of former fan favourite Jude. While still raw, Jobe impressed in a supporting role behind the striker during pre-season and offers the kind of pressing intensity and technical quality that fits seamlessly into Kova&#269;&rsquo;s high-octane system.<\/p><p><strong>Julian Brandt<\/strong>, <strong>Felix Nmecha<\/strong>, and <strong>Julien Duranville<\/strong> remain important creative outlets, while <strong>Emre Can<\/strong> and <strong>Marcel Sabitzer<\/strong> provide the steel in the engine room. Youngster <strong>Daniel Svensson<\/strong>, whose loan move has now been made permanent, adds depth on the flanks and in central roles &mdash; and could be a breakout player to watch this year.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">&#129309;&#129309;&#129309; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wNGk9T9yN9\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/wNGk9T9yN9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BVB\/status\/1951694868008333357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 2, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Attack<\/strong><br>All eyes will once again be on <strong>Serhou Guirassy<\/strong>, who notched 21 Bundesliga goals last season and looks set to lead the line. His physicality, link-up play, and coolness from the penalty spot give Dortmund a true focal point up front. But who plays with him is where the intrigue lies.<\/p><p><strong>Maximilian Beier<\/strong> and <strong>Karim Adeyemi<\/strong> have both impressed in pre-season, while <strong>Jobe Bellingham<\/strong> has also featured in a more advanced role. <strong>Julian Brandt<\/strong> continues to drift between midfield and attack, depending on the setup, and <strong>Sebasti&eacute;n Haller<\/strong>, back from loan, offers a different kind of target man option when needed. The fluidity and competition for places is exactly what Kova&#269; wants, as he aims to rotate his options depending on the opponent and the demands of three competitions.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3><p>With Bayern facing their own transitional period, the door could be ajar &mdash; and Borussia Dortmund will be one of the few sides truly capable of pushing through it. Under Kova&#269;, BVB look sharper, more aggressive, and tactically versatile. They now have depth in key positions, attacking variety, and &mdash; most importantly &mdash; squad stability.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/thomas-partey-to-join-villarreal-on-free-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>ALSO READ: Thomas Partey Set to Join Villarreal on Free Transfer<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The absence of major exits this summer has given Dortmund a rare luxury: continuity. This, coupled with Guirassy&rsquo;s goal threat, the emergence of players like Man&eacute; and Svensson, and the energy of rising stars such as Adeyemi and Bellingham, creates a sense of cautious optimism.<\/p><p>A top-four finish is the baseline expectation, but Dortmund will also target a deep Champions League run and a serious tilt at the <strong>Meisterschale<\/strong>, a prize that has narrowly eluded them since that heartbreaking final day in 2023. With the right momentum, this could be the season where silverware finally returns to the Yellow Wall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2024&ndash;25 season was one of two halves for Borussia Dortmund. At the winter break, they languished in 10th place &mdash; a far cry from their title-challenging expectations &mdash; which prompted the sacking of head coach Nuri &#350;ahin. 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