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Alexandra Popp Confirms Dortmund Move, Targets DFB-Pokal Final After Calf Injury

She casts the switch as a bid for better balance at a third-tier side.

Overview

  • After 14 seasons at Wolfsburg, Popp said she will join Borussia Dortmund for the new campaign on a three-year deal.
  • She is rehabbing a calf injury and says the recovery is going well as she aims for the German Cup final against Bayern on May 14 in Cologne.
  • Popp says she wants a calmer routine in Dortmund with more time for friends, nature, and her dog, and she is working on a hunting license.
  • She expects to carry a leadership role at Dortmund and says she can help ease pressure on younger teammates in a growing project.
  • Dortmund supporters on the Süd stand celebrated her soon after the signing, which she described as a proud and overwhelming moment.