Dinamo București has initiated negotiations to extend the contract of **Kennedy Boateng**, the 28-year-old Togolese central defender and undisputed starter, whose current deal expires in mid-2026. This move comes after the club’s recent experience losing key players Josue Homawoo and Astrit Selmani on free transfers, a situation the club is now keen to avoid repeating[1][4][5].
Boateng, who joined Dinamo last summer from Austria Lustenau, quickly established himself as a defensive leader, featuring in 31 matches last season with notable contributions of 2 goals and 2 assists. Coach Zeljko Kopic emphasized Boateng’s importance as “one of the locker room leaders” and a pillar of the team’s defense, highlighting the club’s intent to secure his future amid limited defensive options following Homawoo’s departure[1].
The negotiations reflect Dinamo’s strategic effort to retain core players and stabilize the squad ahead of their Superliga season, aiming to avoid the destabilizing effects of losing key personnel without compensation. Boateng’s contract extension would secure a vital defensive asset and potentially protect Dinamo from losing him cheaply to rivals, such as Steaua Bucharest, who have reportedly expressed interest in the defender[3].
Securing Boateng is critical for Dinamo’s ambitions to maintain competitive solidity as they rebuild their roster this summer.