Borussia Dortmund has officially confirmed the appointment of Nils-Ole Book as the club’s new sporting director, taking over from Sebastian Kehl.
This announcement follows yesterday’s news of Kehl’s departure from Dortmund, where the former midfielder served as sporting director for nearly four years.
Book arrives from Elversberg, with Borussia Dortmund having purchased him out of his existing contract for an undisclosed fee. The 40-year-old is set to commence his duties at the club this Wednesday, having penned a contract that runs until 2029.
During his tenure at Elversberg, the former sporting director was instrumental in the club’s remarkable ascent from amateur divisions to the cusp of the Bundesliga. His notable acquisitions include loan signings such as Nick Woltemade, Paul Wanner, and Fisnik Asllani, alongside bringing Younes Ebnoutalib to prominence.
Expressing his enthusiasm upon joining Dortmund, Book stated:
“Borussia Dortmund is one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and I’m very excited to be fully involved. I want to do my part to ensure BVB’s continued success, and I’m looking forward to contributing my ideas and convictions and working with a strong team. Borussia Dortmund is a special club for me, with an emotional connection dating back to my childhood. That’s why I want to thank SV Elversberg, and especially Dominik Holzer, for allowing me to start my work in Dortmund right away.”
Nils-Ole Book’s Immediate Priorities at Dortmund
Upon his arrival at Brackel this Wednesday, the 40-year-old will immediately face significant tasks. His initial priority will be to finalize the contract extension for central defender Nico Schlotterbeck. Subsequently, he will be responsible for strategizing what is anticipated to be a crucial summer transfer window for BVB.
The scope of these responsibilities represents a considerable shift from his previous experience at Elversberg.
