Tottenham looking for Director of Football options, might choose the worst one
German reports suggest Spurs are taking a good look at former Dortmund DoF Sebastian Kehl. Why? God, who knows!
DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 1: Sebastian Kehl Sports MAnager of BVB looks on during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Signal Iduna Park on February 1, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images In 2021, Borussia Dortmund hired Sebastian Kehl to serve as their Sporting Director, succeeding Michael Zorc, a massively successful figure who won several titles while in charge of the Bundesliga club.
Four years later, Dortmund and Kehl made a mutual decision to part ways with Dortmund floundering under a catastrophically built and aging squad, and despite Dortmund having plenty of financial capital. Does that sound familiar? Because it should.
Tottenham Hotspur are also looking for a new Director of Football after the departure of former co-Sporting Director Fabio Paratici, who bolted for Italy to rebuild Fiorentina after just two months in charge. Previous reporting had suggested that Sebastian Kehl was one of several options to serve in the role along with former Crystal Palace DoF Dougie Freedman. Nobody was particularly excited about the idea of hiring Kehl at the time.
Well, I have bad news for you, courtesy of Florian Plettenberg and Sky Sports Germany. 🚨💣 EXCL | Sebastian Kehl is now the leading candidate for a role as Tottenham’s new director. Spurs’ board want him to rebuild the team alongside Johan Lange.