Niko Kovac started as Borussia Dortmund coach on Sunday, with the task of leading the team back into the top regions of the Bundesliga table. Former Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg coach Kovac conducted a first training session after being confirmed as new helmsman in succession of Nuri Sahin on Wednesday night.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Niko Kovač to become their new head coach in a club statement on Thursday morning.

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season. The former Bayern Munich and Monaco coach will start work on Sunday.

Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club have announced. The 53-year-old succeeds Nuri Sahin after the former Dortmund, Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder was sacked on Jan. 22 with the team struggling in the Bundesliga and out of the German Cup.

Borussia Dortmund is set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club’s new head coach. Dortmund’s managing director of sport, Lars Ricken, confirmed reports that the club had reached an agreement with the former Frankfurt, Bayern, Monaco and Wolfsburg coach this week.

Niko Kovac has been officially introduced as Borussia Dortmund's new head coach. The former Bayern and Wolfsburg coach will take over from Nuri Sahin on a contract that runs until 2026. He will begin work on Sunday, meaning that interim coach Mike Tullberg will get one last game in charge against Heidenheim on Saturday.

Last season’s Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund have today announced ex-Bayern Munich and Wolsfburg manager Niko Kovac as their latest head coach, replacing Nuri Sahin who was sacked after the side lost to Bologna last week to make it four successive defeats in all competitions.