"A working style that didn't suit BVB" – Internal feud linked to Kehl's dismissal
"A working style that didn't suit BVB" – Internal feud linked to Kehl's dismissal Sport BILD has reported about an "atmosphere of mistrust" that supposedly prevailed between Borussia Dortmund's sporting decision-makers which led to the dismissal of Sebastian Kehl . Managing director Lars Ricken is believed to have been undermining Kehl's position for weeks and both “were surprised that both were sometimes unaware of the talks with the other. ” BVB's other managing director, Carsten Cramer, in particular, tried to smooth things over in recent months, urging Kehl and Ricken to work hand in hand and coordinate more closely.
– On the contrary – “When it came to the things that were working well, there was a battle for recognition, especially between Ricken and Kehl" – as BILD noted. “Internally, Kehl was repeatedly accused of having a working style that didn't suit BVB. Behind closed doors, it was whispered that he constantly complained – even publicly – about the transfer market.
"Also about the ever-increasing prices for players financed by the billions from the Premier League, instead of finding bold and creative solutions. ” Furthermore, the fact that Kehl publicly flirted with interest from Hamburger SV and VfLWolfsburg – both of whom he was linked to – also displeased the BVB bosses. While Kehl's contract continues for the time being, an agreement on a severance package is planned for the coming weeks.
Several clubs have already expressed interest in his services. Thanks to early planning behind the scenes, BVB has a successor in Nils-Ole Book , who is expected to completely overhaul the Westphalian club's transfer plans. Instead of overpriced Premier League talents, Book is set to take a new approach, becoming more creative and daring, and “also keeping an eye on talented second-division players.
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