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Sebastian Kehl bids farewell after over 20 years with Borussia Dortmund during the final home game for players Brandt, Süle, and Ćzcan. Kehl, a former player and sporting director, was honored by club officials and fans alike.
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Final home game for Brandt, Süle and Ćzcan ā farewell for Sebastian Kehl
Sebastian Kehl was part of Borussia Dortmund for more than 20 years, first as a player, then as head of player licensing and, finally, as sporting director. During his time at BVB, he won three German league titles, lifted the DFB-Pokal twice and reached the Champions League final on two occasions. āThank you for more than 20 years in Black & Yellowā was written on the boards as he was bid farewell by President Hans-Joachim Watzke and the managing directors Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken and Thomas Tress. āHe lived and breathed Black & Yellow. Sebastian, for your dedication, your loyalty and your love for Borussia Dortmund, we simply say thank you today. Once a Borusse, always a Borusse!ā said Nobby Dickel, before chanting the former captainās name three times with the South Stand. There had already been loud applause in the stadium. Kehl waved goodbye to the South Stand, then formed his hands into the shape of a heart.
Julian Brandt joined BVB in the summer of 2019 at the age of 23 and is the longest-serving player in the squad. The midfielder has worn the Black & Yellow jersey 306 times to date and scored 57 goals. With BVB, he won the DFB-Pokal and the Supercup and reached the Champions League final. (Read the story: From his first goal to his last home game: Julian Brandt looks back on seven years at BVB.) āOne of the most technically gifted footballers weāve had the pleasure of seeing here in recent years. His passing, his creativity, his unique style of play ā that was often football at its finest here in the worldās most beautiful stadium!ā said Nobby Dickel.
Sebastian Kehl served as a player, head of player licensing, and finally as sporting director for Borussia Dortmund.
Sebastian Kehl was part of Borussia Dortmund for more than 20 years.
During his time at BVB, Kehl won three German league titles, lifted the DFB-Pokal twice, and reached the Champions League final on two occasions.
Fans chanted Kehl's name and expressed their gratitude with applause, while club officials thanked him for his dedication and loyalty.
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Niklas Süle will not only be leaving BVB, but will also be retiring at the end of this season. The centre-back announced this on Thursday. Süle joined Dortmund in the summer of 2022 and reached the Champions League final with BVB. Unforgettable is his sliding tackle against Kylian MbappĆ© in the group stage against Paris Saint-Germain, when he acrobatically prevented what looked like a certain goal. Against Frankfurt, Süle played his 300th Bundesliga match, his 110th competitive game for BVB. āA man who, like few others, embodies power, passion and emotion. A bloke with a huge heart and one who, despite many setbacks, has always got back on his feet! Niklas, you never gave up, always fought hard and were part of many great Black & Yellow football evenings!ā said Nobby Dickel about the defender.
Salih Ćzcan has also been wearing the Borussia Dortmund shirt since 2022 ā apart from a six-month loan spell at VfL Wolfsburg ā and has made 96 competitive appearances in Black & Yellow. In the words of Nobby Dickel: āA player who has never shied away from a tackle. A fighter. A player with the right mentality. Heās covered miles, plugged gaps and always put himself at the service of the team. An honest worker who didnāt say much ā preferring instead to slide-tackle, fight and give it his all!ā
āThank you for your commitment to Borussia Dortmund ā and all the best for the future!ā Dickel continued, as all three made their way to the South Stand to the applause of the fans.
Christina Reinke