Borussia Dortmund defeated Werder Bremen 2-0 on Saturday during the final matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season [1].
The result concludes the league campaign for both clubs and serves as the final professional appearance for Julian Brandt with Dortmund. The 28-year-old midfielder is leaving the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2025/26 season [3, 4].
Dortmund secured the victory with two late goals. Serhou Guirassy scored the opening goal in the 59th minute [1]. The match remained a narrow lead until the closing moments when Couto added a second goal in the 90+5 minute [2].
Brandt's departure follows a period of open discussion between the player and the club's management. Lars Ricken said, "After open talks, we agreed that the contract that is set to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season will not be extended" [6].
During his tenure, Brandt remained a productive presence in the midfield. He contributed nine goals and assists across 26 Bundesliga games [5]. His availability on the transfer market has already drawn interest from opposing teams, including Werder Bremen, who have been monitoring his situation at Dortmund [7].
The victory ensures Dortmund ends the season on a high note, while Werder Bremen must now look toward the next campaign after the loss.
“Borussia Dortmund defeated Werder Bremen 2-0 on Saturday during the final matchday.”
The departure of Julian Brandt represents a significant shift in Dortmund's midfield composition. As a player with proven Bundesliga production, his exit creates a vacancy that the club must fill before the next season. Meanwhile, the interest from Werder Bremen suggests a potential domestic transfer that could reshape the competitive balance of the league's mid-to-upper tiers.
