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Borussia Dortmund faces the loss of an important staff member. Several Premier League clubs have the 43-year-old on their radar

Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Jadon Sancho and Jamie Gittens: Borussia Dortmund has made enormous transfer profits in recent years with several young players. Sebastian Krug is said to have played a part in some of these success stories.

The BVB chief scout has apparently also made a name for himself in England. According to Sky, several European clubs are interested in the 43-year-old. Newcastle United in particular is said to be looking at Krug. Tottenham Hotspur is also being mentioned as a possible suitor.

For Dortmund, a move would mean losing someone important behind the scenes. Krug is reportedly said to have been involved in transfers that later brought BVB combined revenues of around £300 million. He is also said to have played a key role in the signings of Haaland and Bellingham.

BVB faces the possible departure of chief scout Sebastian Krug

Krug has known Dortmund’s scouting setup for years. He initially worked as a scout for the Bundesliga club before being promoted to chief scout in 2022. He currently oversees the department together with Laurent Busser. Since the departure of Eduard Graf in November 2024, the two have formed Dortmund’s two-man leadership team in this role.

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Krug’s work is not limited to monitoring potential new signings. Assessing players with a view to future squad development, as well as maintaining an international network, are also part of the scouting remit.

Now, Dortmund’s successful transfer business may have sparked interest from rival clubs. If one of the interested teams makes a serious move for Krug, BVB may have to start looking for a new person to oversee an important part of its sporting planning.

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