Peter Bosz expressed his thanks to the club, the team and the fans following his departure. "Due to the given circumstances, we unfortunately did not manage to achieve the desired results," the outgoing head coach explained, adding. "I am extremely sorry about this."

"I would like to use this opportunity to thank Borussia Dortmund, the club leadership, the team and the fans," Bosz continued. "I wish the club all the very best for the future and will be keeping my fingers firmly crossed."