Niko Kovač took over Borussia Dortmund in February and has been working magic ever since! His team hasn’t lost a match since mid-March, climbing from 11th place in the Bundesliga to 4th, which means direct qualification for the Champions League next season. Yes, you read that right – 4th place! And that’s not all. German newspaper Bild reveals that Kovač has already pocketed a bonus worth several hundred thousand euros for these results, and according to reports, another reward awaits him right after the Club World Cup ends.
Kovač replaced the young Nuri Şahin, who failed to keep Dortmund on track. But in a short time, Niko transformed the struggling team into a real winning machine. At the Club World Cup, Dortmund finished top of their group ahead of Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Ulsan.
His coaching career is impressive: he has managed Croatia’s U21 team, the senior national team, and clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich, Monaco, and Wolfsburg. Now, he’s on track to become the third highest-paid coach in Germany, just behind Vincent Kompany and Erik ten Hag.
Will he get a raise with a contract extension? That’s still unknown, but it’s clear Dortmund’s management doesn’t want to let him go.
This story proves that with the right coach and a bit of patience, miracles happen. Kovač has shown he’s not just another coach but a true leader who knows how to get the best out of his team.
If you thought Dortmund was a dead club, think again! Kovač is here to bring them back to the top, and he’s doing it in style. So, what do you think about his chances to win the title next season? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s cheering and who’s jeering!
