Tuesday briefing: Borussia Dortmund post €18.7 million profit for the first-half of 2025/26

Borussia Dortmund have reported a €18.7 million net profit for the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, according to preliminary figures published by the club.

The result was mainly driven by a sharp increase in profit on player sales, which rose by €32.7 million to €54.9 million. Dortmund sold Jamie Gittens to Chelsea in the summer transfer window at a reported fee of €56 million. EBITDA increased by 39 per cent year on year to €81.7 million.

Revenue rose by €1.9 million t