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Nils-Ole Book hoping to "develop the potential" in Dortmund's next chapter
TL;DR
Nils-Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director, aims to develop the club's potential in its next chapter. Growing up near Dortmund, he has always dreamed of working in the German topflight.
Key points
- Nils-Ole Book is Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director
- He aims to develop the club's potential
- Book grew up near Dortmund and idolized former players
- He previously worked at SV Elversberg in the 2.Bundesliga
- Joining Dortmund fulfills his lifelong dream
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Nils-Ole Book hoping to "develop the potential" in Dortmund's next chapter
Growing up less than half an hour away from Dortmund in a town called Beckum, it comes as no surprise that Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director Nils-Ole Book grew up adoring stars who donned the famous yellow and black kit.
âBecause I was a midfielder, first it was Andy Möller. And at some point, of course, he had to  come down from the poster. Later it was TomĂĄĆĄ RosickĂœ. My position was a direct reflection of them," said Book, in an interview with the official Deutsche FuĂball Liga (DFL).
The 40-year-old, who built a name for himself at 2.Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, earned his stripes in the Saarland. However, Book revealed that it was always a lifelong dream of his to reach the German topflight â Elversberg didn't stand in his way either.
âYes, it was absolutely a goal to work in the Bundesliga. Of course, when you do good work over years, maybe also as a club, as a team, and then personally as well, and you are successful, then it also becomes a realistic goal to go that way.
âIn the end, it [my release clause] came from my conviction that this is a club where I would not want contractual matters to prevent me from taking that step. That was always communicated openly, including in Elversberg.
"My confidant, the president [Frank Holzer], knew exactly what the situation would be if Dortmund got in touch. Because this is a special club for me, there was also this special clause for it," Book said, underlining his delight at joining the Westphalians.
Despite coming in during a blaze of drama at Dortmund involving Sebastian Kehl's exit, Book has kept a low profile. His intentions are clear -- work first, play after. He also kept relatively tight-lipped on the difference between operating at BVB compared to Elversberg.
âWork was the focus at first. But in the first few days, there are introductory rounds and press conferences, and enough comes along. And maybe you do not have that many substantive topics in the first three days to give interviews that fill newspapers. That is certainly true. The primary focus should always be on the work.
Q&A
Who is Nils-Ole Book and what is his role at Borussia Dortmund?
Nils-Ole Book is the new sporting director at Borussia Dortmund, responsible for developing the club's potential.
What is Nils-Ole Book's background in football?
Book previously built his reputation at 2.Bundesliga side SV Elversberg before joining Borussia Dortmund.
What are Nils-Ole Book's aspirations for Borussia Dortmund?
He aims to develop the club's potential and contribute to its success in the German topflight.
Where did Nils-Ole Book grow up?
He grew up in Beckum, which is less than half an hour away from Dortmund.
