Borussia Dortmund's Transfer Plans: Contract Extensions for Key Players Borussia Dortmund’s sporting management, led by Sport-Geschäftsführer Lars Ricken and Sportdirektor Ole Book, has outlined a detailed strategy for extending contracts with several key players ahead of the 2026/27 season. The plan focuses on retaining talent while balancing financial constraints and long-term squad development. Central to the discussions is Karim Adeyemi, whose contract is set to expire in 2027, but talks remain unresolved due to significant discrepancies in salary demands. The club is actively exploring a potential sale of the player this summer to avoid having him enter the final year of his contract. Ramy Bensebaini, a 31-year-old left-back with a contract expiring in 2027, is another focal point. While Dortmund has no immediate urgency to extend his deal, the club is monitoring his performance and age, as Bensebaini is unlikely to command a high transfer fee. Talks about a new contract are scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027, with the player’s annual salary of around €4 million being a key factor. Similarly, Marcel Sabitzer, a 32-year-old midfielder with a contract ending in 2027, faces a similar situation. The club is not under pressure to extend his contract immediately, as Sabitzer’s €7 million annual salary makes him one of the highest earners in the squad. However, if Sabitzer wishes to stay beyond 2027, he would need to accept reduced pay and demonstrate consistent top-level performance. Julian Ryerson, a 28-year-old right-back with a contract set to expire in 2028, is considered a priority for extension. The Norwegian, who scored 15 league goals in the 2025/26 season, is expected to be part of the club’s long-term plans. Discussions are planned to begin in the autumn of 2026.#borussia_dortmund #karim_adeyemi #ramy_bensebaini #marcel_sabitzer #julian_ryerson
