New Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is convinced that "we can achieve a lot together in the future," as he gets ready to start the new job. "The talks with (managing director) Lars Ricken were very constructive,

Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club have announced. The 53-year-old succeeds Nuri Sahin after the former Dortmund, Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder was sacked on Jan. 22 with the team struggling in the Bundesliga and out of the German Cup.

Borussia Dortmund appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach on Thursday, replacing Nuri Sahin. "The 53-year-old, born in Berlin, has signed a contract with BVB until June 30, 2026, and will officially take charge next Sunday after the club’s Bundesliga match against Heidenheim," the German football club said in a statement.

The press service of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the appointment of Croatian coach Niko Kovac as the team’s new head coach.

Borussia Dortmund is set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club’s new head coach. Dortmund’s managing director of sport, Lars Ricken, confirmed reports that the club had reached an agreement with the former Frankfurt, Bayern, Monaco and Wolfsburg coach this week.

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Croatian coach Niko Kovac is set to take over at Borussia Dortmund following a 3-1 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday that saw them advance to the Champions League playoffs.

Borussia Dortmund are set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club's new head coach. The Bundesliga club sacked Nuri Sahin last week after their Champions League loss at Bologna was a disappointing fourth successive defeat.