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Julian Brandt to Depart Dortmund; Focus Shifts to Transfers

3/8/2026

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Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, a decision confirmed by Lars Ricken, the club's managing director.
Brandt joined Borussia Dortmund from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019 for around €25 million.
He scored 56 goals in 298 appearances for the club.
Dortmund will focus on recruitment for the upcoming transfer window.
The club also plans to extend team captain Emre Can's contract.

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Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, a decision confirmed by Lars Ricken, the club's managing director.
Brandt joined Borussia Dortmund from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019 for around €25 million.
He scored 56 goals in 298 appearances for the club.
Dortmund will focus on recruitment for the upcoming transfer window.
The club also plans to extend team captain Emre Can's contract.