Because of the fluctuation in shape in criticism
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Sports director Sebastian Kehl fed speculations about an early farewell to the last criticism of Borussia Dortmund. Before the Bundesliga game against FC Augsburg, the 45-year-old said about the offensive midfielder at “Sky” that the 28-year-old was an “important player for us”. However, Kehl avoided a statement about discussions about an extension of the contract expiring in 2026.
“You can’t really say that in the current situation,” Kehl replied when asked whether Brandt will be a fixed point at BVB in the coming years. “Of course we have a contract, but we have a difficult situation in which we are.” The professional and the club tour are currently focused on dealing with everyday tasks and that is to win games. “Julian knows that too and he will give everything for it,” says Kehl.
Brandt was recently criticized for fluctuations in shape, but was against Augsburg, as announced by coach Niko Kovac, in the starting XI. It is not bad that Brandt is a bit of stopping at the moment, he knew how to classify it quite well, said Kehl and emphasized that one should not forget that he had scorer points in almost 250 games for Dortmund. Kovac had also strengthened Brandt. “I have said several times what I think of him. He can make the difference for us and he will continue to keep this importance. “
Brandt is the oldest professional at Borussia and should become the new face of the team after the departure of Marco Reus. That is why there was actually an extension beyond 2026 in the room. The “Ruhr Nachrichten” had already reported a few weeks ago that there could be no question of this that the talks had come to a standstill. Brandt seems busy with himself and stays under his possibilities, which is why a decision was postponed with a view to his future. In addition to Brandt, the working papers of six other Dortmunders will also end next year, the native of Bremen with a market value of 35 million euros is the most valuable. If you choose a separation, the last option in summer would be to get adequate transfer.
