Overview
- Managing director Lars Ricken told Sky after the 2-1 win at Cologne that both sides agreed not to renew the expiring deal.
- Brandt will depart as a free agent this summer, concluding seven seasons at the club following his 2019 switch from Bayer Leverkusen.
- The 29-year-old has 56 goals in 298 Dortmund appearances and 48 Germany caps, with his last international outing in November 2024.
- Ricken said the move allows the club to reorient the squad and will not influence negotiations concerning defender Nico Schlotterbeck.
- Dortmund will offer captain Emre Can a contract extension despite his season-ending ACL injury.