Borussia Dortmund is facing an uphill battle to achieve its primary goal this season—qualifying for the Champions League—which naturally suggests that significant changes could take place at all levels of the club this June. For weeks, there have been reports and rumors that Ralf Rangnick could be the one to bring order to the club. Speculation has intensified even further after recent news confirmed that the experienced coach will not extend his contract with the Austrian national team, making him free to choose his next destination at the start of the new year.It is not impossible that Ralf Rangnick could quickly become a topic for the summer. Possibilities of a co-operation are said to have already been sounded out. Rangnick is no longer satisfied in his position as Austria’s national team coach.🗞 @SPORTBILD #BVB pic.twitter.com/uEA2bS7ekE— BVB Newsblog (@bvbnewsblog) March 25, 2025 Sources close to the former Manchester United manager reveal that Rangnick originally planned to retire after his tenure with Austria. However, the possibility of joining Dortmund made him reconsider his decision. Bild reports that last January, Borussia’s CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke and Lars Ricken visited Rangnick in Salzburg to inquire about Marcel Sabitzer. That’s when the first contact was established. There are no ongoing negotiations at the moment, but they cannot be ruled out, as both sides have already explored the possibility of working together. Rangnick is reportedly unhappy in his role with Austria, and tensions with federation officials suggest that a contract extension is unlikely.Decreased salaries if they don’t make it to the Champions LeagueInsiders suggest that Rangnick can easily envision himself taking charge at Borussia Dortmund this May. Initially, he might take on a dual role as both head coach and sporting director before transitioning solely to the latter position once he appoints a new coach—potentially replacing Niko Kovač. The key figures at Dortmund admire Rangnick’s ability to not only rebuild a team but also revamp an entire club structure. His arrival would likely spell the end for current sporting director Sebastian Kehl. Borussia Dortmund’s fans have been voicing their concerns for some time, displaying banners that highlight systemic problems within the club—issues that coaching changes alone cannot fix. They demand deeper structural reforms. With Rangnick at the helm, those reforms could very well become a reality.##NAJAVA_MECA_8809320##
