Official: Brandt inks new Dortmund deal
Borussia Dortmund officially confirmed Julian Brandt's early contract extension early Tuesday afternoon.
| Julian Brandt | Borussia Dortmund |
Brandt's estimated market worth is back up to €40 million, still shy of the €50 million of his early BVB days, but crucially up from a nadir of €20 million in September of 2021. BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl acknowledged Brandt's recent form recovery in a statement accompanying the signing.
"Julian has improved enormously over the past year," Kehl said, "He's a valuable part of our squad and a central component to our medium-term squad-planning. He regularly sets up goals and scores them himself."
Kehl labelled the signing "the first step in a step-by-step process", strongly insinuating that more confirmed signings were to come. It has been reported that Kehl and the administrative team have come to terms with captain Marco Reus on a one-year-extension to be confirmed soon.
It was also reported today that veteran Mats Hummels has been tendered a similar offer to that of Reus. Hummels, like Reus, will reportedly have to accept a pay cut, but will still be well compensated to play another year for the Westphalians.
Brandt's new deal is good through 2026.