Bayern Munich and the rest of the Bundesliga might be on break, but that does not mean that moves are not being made and that news is not dropping. Let’s keep up with what is going on the league so far this week…
BVB eyeing Book for sporting director role?
According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Borussia Dortmund is eyeing Nils-Ole Book to replace Sebastian Kehl as
🚨⚫️🟡 Nils-Ole Book is a candidate at Borussia Dortmund to replace Sebastian Kehl with immediate effect.
BVB are looking to appoint an external candidate soon, with
several options currently being assessed.
@berger_pj @SkySportDE
Plettenberg later checked in to say that Book is not just a candidate, but a favorite for the gig:
🚨⚫️🟡 EXCL | Nils-Ole #Book is now the top favourite to become sporting director at Borussia Dortmund.
Advanced negotiations are taking place between all parties. Final details are being discussed. A compensation fee will be required for the 40 y/o Book, who is currently the sporting boss of second-division club SV Elversberg. #BVB
Book is expected to replace Sebastian Kehl very soon. @SkySportDE
Again! Plettenberg checked back to say the deal is done:
🚨💥 BREAKING | Ole Book to Borussia Dortmund – DONE DEAL ✔️
Now official as revealed today: 40 y/o Book will become the new sporting director of #BVB with immediate effect. A full agreement with SV Elversberg has been reached, with Dortmund buying him out of his contract. Contract until 2029.
He was the top candidate to replace Sebastian Kehl.
@SkySportDE
FC Köln makes coaching change
After its 3-3 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Köln sacked head coach Lukas Kwasniok:
In a weird way, Kwasniok might have fallen victim to the good job he was doing earlier this season. As the Billy Goats looked more threatening, their players got more popular on the transfer market…and maybe more distracted. Now, FC Köln hired René Wagner as its interim coach:
In addition, FC Köln brought in Armin Reutershahn to assist Wagner:
Leweling planning on attending Germany camp despite injury
VfB Stuttgart star Jamie Leweling will head out to the German national team camp despite a calf injury per Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg:
🚨🆕 Current plan: Jamie #Leweling will travel to the DFB camp despite being sidelined. Absolutely wants to be there. Currently still injured (calf). Further examinations/scans planned on site.
Participation open, at least for the match vs. Switzerland. Missed VfB Stuttgart’s games against Porto and Augsburg.
11 goals and 9 assists so far. @SkySportDE
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