Elversberg executie Nils-Ole Book (40) linked with Borussia Dortmund move as reasons behind Sebastian Kehl’s departure emerge
Elversberg executie Nils-Ole Book (40) linked with Borussia Dortmund move as reasons behind Sebastian Kehl’s departure emerge Kicker is now confirming reports surfacing elsewhere today concerning a potential move to Dortmund for SV Elversberg personnel executive Nils-Ole Book. Sky Germany initially claimed that BVB might be interested in bringing in the experienced scout and sporting director earlier. This was following the shock news that Sebastian Kehl would be leaving Dortmund after 24 years working in the organization as a player and administrator.
Why did Dortmund and Kehl decide to part company? This is the question many Bundesliga journalists have been attempting to piece together throughout the course of the day. Some basic reflection on the matter yields the answer that Dortmund to wish to begin piecing together next year’s front office team during the current international break.
The fact that Kehl has been linked with other clubs actually makes the shock move seem like something perfectly timed for both sides. Dortmund must reorganize now. Kehl needs to wrap up the negotiations for his next appointment.
Lars Ricken – who many assumed would emerge as the lone personnel manager once he and Kehl were given strikingly similar titles after the 2023/24 campaign – has (belatedly) won the administrative battle many expected him to eventually win. In some respects, it’s shocking that it took so long for Kehl to depart. What sort of new club boss does Dortmund need?
Long-term Bundesliga reporters will be quick to argue that this club always has “too many bosses” and never seems to properly streamline its executive branch. That tired complaint is sure to crop up first. The fact remains that – even though Ricken and Carsten Cramer can presumably handle matters sufficiently enough themselves – another executive is realistically needed.