Nils-Ole Book

Nils-Ole Book is the newly appointed Sportdirektor (Sporting Director) for Borussia Dortmund (BVB). He succeeds Sebastian Kehl, whose departure was announced surprisingly soon after a BVB victory. Book, 40, arrives at Dortmund from Elversberg, a smaller club, where he gained a reputation for identifying promising talent. He is described as a "Wunschkandidat" (desired candidate) for the role. BVB hopes Book can bring innovation to the club and help them become a stronger competitor to Bayern Munich. Book has a long-standing connection to Borussia Dortmund, having been a fan since childhood. The appointment of a sporting director from a smaller, provincial club is seen as a potentially unconventional solution for Dortmund.