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Borussia Dortmund Parts Ways with Sporting Director Kehl

3/22/2026

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Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, left the club with immediate effect after a trophyless season in a mutually agreed decision.
Lars Ricken, managing director, said the club needs change and acknowledged Kehl's contributions to Dortmund.
Sebastian Kehl joined Dortmund's management in 2018 and became sporting director in 2022.
Carsten Cramer, CEO, said the change is essential for Dortmund's future direction and lets Kehl consider his next steps.

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Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, left the club with immediate effect after a trophyless season in a mutually agreed decision.
Lars Ricken, managing director, said the club needs change and acknowledged Kehl's contributions to Dortmund.
Sebastian Kehl joined Dortmund's management in 2018 and became sporting director in 2022.
Carsten Cramer, CEO, said the change is essential for Dortmund's future direction and lets Kehl consider his next steps.