Overview
- Fans gave Brandt a loud send-off after Borussia Dortmund’s 3–2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in what was presented as his final home game.
- Borussia Dortmund will not extend his deal that runs through June 30, 2026, confirming he will leave at the end of the 2025/26 season.
- Brandt called the Revierderby a one-of-a-kind occasion, not a normal league match, and told teammates to “einfach weghauen,” meaning finish Schalke off to keep the peace.
- Schalke’s promotion ends a three-year break in the local rivalry, restoring a game that can set the mood in the Ruhr area for weeks.
- His next club remains undecided, with German reports linking interest from teams in Spain, Italy, England and Turkey, while he says talks will follow his final BVB match.