Final home game for Brandt, Süle and Özcan – farewell for Sebastian Kehl

Final home game for Brandt, Süle and Özcan – 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. “Thank you for more than 20 years in Black & Yellow” 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. “He 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!” said Nobby Dickel, before chanting the former captain’s 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.) “One of the most technically gifted footballers we’ve had the pleasure of seeing here in recent years. His passing, his creativity, his unique style of play – that was often football at its finest here in the world’s most beautiful stadium!” said Nobby Dickel.