According to Tuttomercato, Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund at the conclusion of the season. The club's sporting director, Lars Ricken, has officially announced the departure. Negotiations to renew his contract, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026, have been permanently stopped, and Julian Brandt is ready to seek new challenges. It is reported that FC Cincinnati in MLS are prepared to offer a massive contract to make Brandt the image player of the league, and this is a proposal the player will need to consider.

According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Cincinnati is interested in Julian Brandt. The MLS, through FC Cincinnati, has already taken action to know his disposition.

FC Cincinnati has an interest in German attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, 29. His contract with Borussia Dortmund is expiring and will not be extended. The MLS club is reportedly optimistic about convincing Brandt in initial talks.