More creativity with Ole Book – are BVB shopping in the 2. Bundesliga? | OneFootball

Last Wednesday, Ole Book officially began his role as Borussia Dortmund’s new sporting director. In the process, it became more than clear that the 40-year-old, who previously had a release clause at SV Elversberg specifically for BVB, has now arrived at his dream club. It is now also in Book’s hands to help ensure that Borussia can celebrate titles again in the foreseeable future. With the keen eye for talent he demonstrated time and again in Elversberg, Book is expected to play his part.

After several expensive signings in recent years failed to work out, have not yet worked out, or did not work out as hoped, Book’s appointment also signals a new transfer strategy. In the future, BVB no longer wants to look only at Bundesliga rivals and the Premier League for reinforcements, but also turn once again to more creative solutions.

The next Maza should not end up at a rival again

As kicker reports, the 2. Bundesliga could become more interesting for BVB again, not least thanks to Book’s insider knowledge — also to ensure that highly talented players like Ibrahim Maza, who moved from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen last summer, do not break through to the international level at a rival club in the future.

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There should always be a core of experienced professionals — currently including Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha and, if he signs the hoped-for extension, Nico Schlotterbeck — but at the same time the focus is set to shift more toward the development of young players who ideally come through the club’s own academy, but could also be brought in from smaller leagues.

The approaching summer transfer window already promises plenty of excitement from this perspective. On the one hand, one or two high-profile additions are certainly conceivable, but it would also come as no surprise if BVB, under Book, were to present new signings who are not yet big names.

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