Just the details left: BVB find Kehl’s successor | OneFootball

After parting ways with Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund has apparently found a successor quickly. A successful manager is on the verge of joining BVB, with final details still to be settled.

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly close to filling the vacant position of sports director. Following the separation from Sebastian Kehl, the club has decided on Nils-Ole Book as his successor. A fundamental agreement is said to already exist between the 40-year-old and BVB. This is reported by Sky and BILD in agreement.

Book, who is currently still under contract with SV Elversberg, is considered the top candidate. According to Sky, both sides have come closer on essential points. However, a final agreement between the clubs is still pending, as Book recently extended his contract in Saarland. Therefore, a transfer fee is likely to be required.

As reported by BILD, the framework conditions for the transfer are largely settled. Only the final agreement between Dortmund and Elversberg is missing. A transfer fee in the low six-figure range is being discussed. Dortmund is pushing the personnel matter forward with urgency to advance squad planning for the upcoming season early. After Kehl's departure, sports director Lars Ricken emphasized that summer is the right time for changes.

BVB Near Agreement: Book to Succeed Kehl

With Book, Dortmund would be hiring a manager who has made a name for himself in recent years, especially at SV Elversberg. He was significantly involved in the club's sporting ascent and impressed with a good eye for talent. Players like Nick Woltemade, Fisnik Asllani, and Paul Wanner developed positively under his influence.

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Internally, it seems the successful manager is trusted to make the step to BVB – despite lacking experience on the major international stage. His strengths lie particularly in scouting and developing young players, an area Dortmund wants to emphasize more in the future.

Additionally, Book personally fits the profile: The native of Beckum is an avowed BVB fan and could seamlessly integrate into the existing leadership structure around Lars Ricken. If the transfer is finalized soon, Book could be immediately involved in planning the summer transfer window.

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