Borussia Dortmund extends with Tim Degener and presents squad for Japan tour

Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract with Tim Degener and presented the squad for the Japan tour. The 19-year-old midfielder will stay with the team until 2029. The contract extension was a long time coming, with Degener initially rejecting an offer in the spring. However, no other club was willing to meet the necessary conditions, including paying the required training compensation to Dortmund. Therefore, both parties have decided to continue their collaboration. Intensive talks with NLZ leader Paul Schaffran and U23 sports manager Ingo Preuß preceded this decision. Trainer Daniel Rios had repeatedly emphasized how much he wanted Degener in his team. „Tim has been a Schwarzgelber for ten years – and sometimes it takes exactly this time to feel where you really belong. He has used the past few weeks to give his all on the pitch and earn his place here every day. In the end, he made a decision that he stands behind one hundred percent – and that's what you can see. It's great that he's continuing on the path with Borussia Dortmund“, says Ingo Preuß, sports manager of the BVB U23.

What happens next?

Borussia Dortmund announced its squad for the upcoming Japan tour last Friday. The 19-year-old midfielder Tim Degener is part of the squad. The squad also includes other players such as Alexander Meyer, Patrick Drewes, Diant Ramaj, and Yan Couto.

Why is this important for Borussia Dortmund?

The contract extension with Tim Degener is an important step for Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old midfielder is a key part of the team and will now stay with the Schwarzgelben until 2029. The squad for the Japan tour also shows that Borussia Dortmund is preparing for the future.

What comes next?

Borussia Dortmund is currently in second place in the Bundesliga with 73 points from 34 games. The Schwarzgelben are 16 points behind the leaders Bayern München. The next game will take place on February 20, 2027, when Borussia Dortmund will face Werder Bremen away. Nico Schlotterbeck is currently injured and will not be able to participate in the game.