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 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.

Sky Germany reports that Niko Kovac is on the verge of becoming Borussia Dortmund’s next head coach.The Bundesliga side have reached an agreement with the former Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich,

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.

"All those responsible at BVB gave us a very good feeling during the talks, so I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together in the future," Kovac said in a club statement. "The most important thing for all of us now is to have absolute determination,

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.

Niko Kovac will become new coach at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, managing director for sport Lars Ricken confirmed on Wednesday night. "Yes, I can confirm it. We have reached an agreement in principle with Niko Kovac.