Overview
- Lars Ricken confirmed the mutual decision not to extend Brandt’s expiring deal, describing the split as respectful after seven seasons.
- Inter Milan have made an exploratory enquiry, but the reported €7m-per-season wage request sits outside their tightened salary structure.
- Everton previously asked about Brandt and, according to local reporting, could revisit a move now that no transfer fee is required.
- Dortmund said the decision does not influence talks over defender Nico Schlotterbeck and that an extension will be offered to injured captain Emre Can.
- Brandt joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019 and has 56 goals in 298 Dortmund appearances, plus 48 caps for Germany.