Borussia Dortmund Appoints Nils-Ole Book as Sporting Director, Contract Until 2029

Borussia Dortmund has officially announced Nils-Ole Book as their new sporting director, stepping into the role previously held by Sebastian Kehl.

This follows yesterday's news of Kehl's departure after almost four years in the sporting director position.

Book arrives from Elversberg, with Borussia Dortmund having bought him out of his existing contract for an undisclosed fee. The 40-year-old is set to commence his duties at the club on Wednesday, having committed to a contract that runs until 2029.

During his tenure at Elversberg, Book was a key figure behind the club's remarkable ascent from amateur divisions to the cusp of the Bundesliga. His strategic acquisitions included loan signings such as Nick Woltemade, Paul Wanner, and Fisnik Asllani, alongside unearthing talents like Younes Ebnoutalib.

On 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.”

Book's Immediate Agenda at Dortmund:

Arriving in Brackel this Wednesday, Book will immediately face significant tasks, including efforts to finalize a contract extension for central defender Nico Schlotterbeck. Following this, he will be instrumental in planning what is anticipated to be a crucial summer transfer window for BVB.

The scale of operations at Dortmund represents a substantial shift from his previous experience at Elversberg.