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The 24-year-old has received a contract with the Revierclub until June 30, 2026, as BVB announced on Monday.
“He’s an extremely strong player in tackle and headers. One who goes where it hurts and does everything uncompromisingly to ensure that his team is successful,” said Dortmund’s designated sporting director Sebastian Kehl. “His mentality and physique, paired with his game intelligence, will do our team good.”
Özcan was born in Cologne and has played for FC since he was young. The midfielder made 31 appearances for Cologne in the Bundesliga last season and scored two goals. In 2021 he became European champion with the German U21.
“I would only have left my city for very few clubs,” said Özcan. “Borussia Dortmund’s energy, which you can really feel, plus the opportunity to play regularly in the Champions League, ultimately led me to my decision.” After Niklas Süle (FC Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg) and Karim Adeyemi (RB Salzburg), Özcan is Dortmund’s fourth new signing for the coming season.
Official: Edin Terzic is the new Dortmund head coach
Edin Terzic is the new head coach at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. As the successor to Marco Rose, the 39-year-old will receive a contract until June 30, 2025, as BVB announced on Monday.
The BVB share went up on XETRA on Monday by 3.31 percent to 3.82 euros.
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