In 2024, he would have liked to succeed Hans-Joachim Watzke as CEO, but instead, former youth director Lars Ricken was promoted to the top job. Even now, he is reportedly not always satisfied with everything that is going on at the club.

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Why a move would be conceivable at all: In the past, there have been repeated power struggles in Dortmund's management, which also affected Kehl.

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Further reasons: Kehl has family roots in Dortmund, and BVB is close to his heart. In addition, Wolfsburg wants to introduce a new sporting director in the near future – probably too soon for Kehl and BVB's plans.

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The sticking point: Kehl would only be tempted by a job offer at board or managing director level. VfL would therefore have to give him significantly more power internally than he currently has at BVB. Otherwise, Wolfsburg would not represent a career move for him.

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On Bensebaini:

"He was out injured for a few weeks, now he's back on the bench twice, but not really ready to play yet. It's getting better. [...] Ramy did a good job replacing Schlotterbeck in the centre, but I see him more on the left at the back or also at number six."

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On Fabio Silva:

"I'm glad he took the penalty. It shows his self-confidence. It's not easy for him. But he's doing well. I'm satisfied with him so far."

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On Schlotterbeck contract talks:

"I am optimistic. I am not a fortune teller or clairvoyant, but let us wait and see."

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On Aaron Anselmino:

"He has been performing very well recently. A great lad and defender. He doesn't miss a beat. In Dortmund, he gets the playing time he needs."

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"We all know that Julian Brandt is a really good player. After his injury problems, he has now played very well twice. It's possible he'll play, but I haven't decided anything yet."

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That is also why Borussia Dortmund already have a potential replacement on their list with Fisnik Asllani.

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The second scenario is a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. At 29, a transfer there would be his last big chance to earn a lot of money. There is interest from Saudi Arabia, where the player is considered the ideal type of striker.

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A transfer to a top club. To achieve this, however, he must prove his strong form once again. The player knows that if he delivers until May, a door could open somewhere.

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"I think every time he's come on as a substitute, he's shown what qualities he has and how hungry he is. To be honest, it's not our plan to let players go in the winter who we're counting on and who we're counting on in the long term."

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"There was banter from both sides. [...] When Niko Kovac pulled me aside in the 70th minute, he told me we needed to score more goals. That was all there was to it."

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"[...] I don't know why things got so heated again after the match. A member of staff told me I should show more respect. But at Villarreal, there were a few players who told our manager to be quiet. I don't know how they see it when it comes to respect."

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"I know that Nico is thinking very intensively about this and is very attached to this club, that the club is very important to him, so I remain optimistic."

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