Borussia Dortmund Opts Out of Winter Signings in 2026 Transfer Window

Borussia Dortmund has confirmed that they will not be pursuing any new player signings during the 2026 winter transfer window. Speaking at the team's training camp in Marbella, sporting director Sebastian Kehl explained that unlike previous years, when winter acquisitions were often necessary due to injuries, the club’s strategy this season focuses on managing player departures rather than bolstering the squad with new arrivals. Dortmund has not made a winter signing for four years, though in the past, they secured key players like Daniel Svensson, Julian Ryerson, and Erling Haaland in this period.

Kehl emphasized that any squad changes must be financially prudent and fit within the team's overall structure. This approach rules out replacing Pascal Groß, who recently returned to Brighton & Hove Albion. Instead, Dortmund is considering loaning out players such as Cole Campbell, currently with TSG Hoffenheim, and Julien Duranville, a 19-year-old winger recovering from injury, to ensure they receive sufficient playing time. These moves align with the club's focus on internal squad management rather than adding new signings during this transfer window.

Kehl’s remarks underscore a strategic shift for Dortmund in winter transfers, prioritizing squad stability and financial sense over immediate reinforcements.