Kehl’s successor to be named soon – Nils-Ole Book in the frame at BVB | OneFootball

With the surprising and immediate departure of Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund has certainly made the headline of the day in the Bundesliga. However, the position is not expected to remain vacant for long, as BVB is apparently set to announce Kehl's successor within a few days.

As Sky reports, confirming a previous report by BILD, Borussia intends to make a decisive move soon, likely within the new week, by introducing a new sporting director who will significantly advance and oversee the planning of the future squad.

According to Sky, several candidates are currently in the running, although it seems clear that the highly sought-after Markus Krösche will not be leaving his position as Sporting Director at Eintracht Frankfurt for a role in Dortmund.

Book already courted multiple times by Bundesliga clubs

It is also considered certain that there will be no internal solution, but rather an external candidate will be chosen. Among those being seriously considered by the BVB leadership, including CEO Lars Ricken, is Nils-Ole Book, according to Sky. Book played a significant role as Sporting Director and then as Sporting Executive in SV Elversberg's rise from the Regionalliga to the 2. Bundesliga and is now, for the second year in a row, on the verge of reaching the Bundesliga with the small club from Saarland.

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Book, who as a professional did not advance beyond the 2. Bundesliga, has been in talks with Bundesliga clubs several times in recent years. Most recently, Borussia Mönchengladbach reportedly made an offer last fall, but Book responded to the interest from the Lower Rhine with a contract extension in Elversberg, although no details were disclosed. In other words, it is unclear how long the 40-year-old is committed to SVE and whether there is an option to leave if an exciting club makes an offer.

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