Ricken and Kehl under pressure – Markus Krösche back on BVB’s radar | OneFootball

The runner-up position and thus renewed qualification for the Champions League are, under normal circumstances, hardly in doubt for Borussia Dortmund. However, after early exits in both the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League, the season’s conclusion will not be marked by unreserved satisfaction. Instead, several analyses are on the agenda, with the role of those responsible also coming under discussion.

Managing director Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl are both contracted until 2027, but there are recurring speculations about the future of the bosses. In the short term, an extension with the duo is not planned, especially since their recent transfer policy and squad composition have been viewed rather critically.

At the moment, there are no indications of a quick departure for Ricken and/or Kehl—also because the presidential committee responsible for Ricken can only make a decision from June 30 onwards. Ricken, in turn, could decide about Kehl, but in this matter, too, nothing is likely to happen before the end of the season.

Markus Krösche waiting in the wings?

Fitting with the uncertain future of Ricken and Kehl, Sky reports that Markus Krösche, who has repeatedly been linked with BVB in recent years, is once again or still a topic of discussion. The 45-year-old sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly considering a change if the development at SGE does not go in the right direction.

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Speaking to BILD, Krösche commented on these rumors just this past weekend: “In the end, there is always a lot of speculation. I stick to the facts. I have a contract until 2028. We have been very successful. We have a very exciting, very promising team. It’s a vibrant club where I feel comfortable, and there’s nothing more to say about it.”

At least at first glance, it doesn’t sound as if Krösche is waiting in the wings at BVB. However, things could change quickly depending on any decisions made in Dortmund.

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