Julian Brandt

Julian Brandt of Dortmund looks on during the DFB Cup quarterfinal match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on April 5, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.Borussia Dortmund extended attacking midfielder Julian Brandt’s contract through the end of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday after his existing deal had barely a year left to run. Brandt is Dortmund’s second-highest scorer this season with eight goals in the Bundesliga and one in the Champions League as the team challenges Bayern Munich for the German title. Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the 26-year-old Brandt, who joined Dortmund in 2019, had improved significantly at the club over the last year, praising his increased contribution when out of possession. “We are happy that he has decided to continue to shape...

Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund at PreZero-Arena on February 25, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have gone top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim, throwing down the gauntlet for title rivals Bayern Munich and Union Berlin who clash on Sunday. Julian Brandt grabbed the winner for Dortmund in remarkable fashion on Saturday, flicking in free-kick from Marco Reus with his back, as Edin Terzic's side recorded their ninth straight win in all competitions in 2023. "It was not an easy game. We had a bit of luck and are very happy to take the three points," Brandt told Sky TV. "At the moment, lots of things are coming together. We ha...

Dortmund extends Julian Brandt’s contract through 2026

Dortmund top Bundesliga, throw down gauntlet to Bayern