Emre Can will be the captain of the club with the decision taken by the board of the club, the sporting director, and the coach.
The German international player who is a defensive midfielder will lead Dortmund in the upcoming seasons. He is now 29 years old and has renewed his contract until 2026. This gives Can a special role in the squad, with the CEO Joaquim Watzke that has expressed his approval of this decision. He said that Can is the right man for the team.
“Emre Can has vast national and international experience, and he can now use all of that as captain. In this calendar year, he has made a significant contribution to the fact that our team has stabilized at a high level on the pitch. Emre is the right captain for our team!”
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On the other hand, coach Terzic has his opinion about the movement and the new role that Emre Can has in the squad.
“Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to Marco Reus for everything he has done for us as captain. Emre is a born winner and someone who likes to take on responsibility. In addition to his achievements on the pitch, Emre also brings a lot of experience. But what is also very important to me is that we expect everyone to feel responsible for everything.”
Coach Terzic expects more from the club and the player as he has Marcel Sabitzer on the team. At the same time, he needs more from his players. The club has experience and that will help him to build a team that is able to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season. Terzic knows that Can has quality and experience and at the same time can build the identity of the team.
Emre Can has been an active part of the team as seeks to find the first Bundesliga title with Dortmund. This is not an easy task with the responsibilities that are grown in the new role. Can replace Reus as a captain and now he wants more stability in the squad.
Gregor Kobel will be vice-captain as Marco Reus, Niclas Sule and Sebastian Haller are his alternatives.
