Julian Brandt to leave Borussia Dortmund after 7 years

• Midfielder Julian Brandt's contract with Borussia Dortmund will not be extended, confirmed by managing director Lars Ricken.
• Brandt, who joined in 2019, scored 56 goals in 298 games for Dortmund over seven years.
• The decision is a mutual agreement, offering both Brandt and Dortmund a chance to reorient.
• Brandt recently assisted Maximilian Beier’s goal in Dortmund’s 2-1 win against Cologne in the Bundesliga.
• The club also plans to offer captain Emre Can a contract extension, while Nico Schlotterbeck's future is uncertain.