Football NewsBundesligaUnverified source· 29 Aug 2026
Dortmund's Youth Movement Aims to End Bayern's Reign
Can Niko Kovač's rejuvenated side finally break their 14-year Bundesliga title drought?
Borussia Dortmund
team
Finish
2nd in 2025/26
Key signings
Joane Gadou, Konstantinos Karetsas
Supercup
2-1 loss to Bayern
What happened. Borussia Dortmund head into the 2026/27 season aiming to challenge Bayern Munich, bolstered by youthful additions and a new sporting director.
- Ole Book appointed sporting director in March.
- Teenagers Gadou and Karetsas scored in friendly win over Arsenal.
- First three fixtures include Hamburg, Hoffenheim, and Paderborn.
Dortmund's focus on youth could close the gap, but Bayern remain the benchmark.
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