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From sunshine to hailstorms: BVB training session with a change of scenery

First, the usual training session with a white ball, then suddenly hail and a pitch covered in white: the Borussia Dortmund players had to briefly interrupt their training session before they returned to the pitch with red balls. The photo gallery features the best moments from Thursday’s training session.

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His family remained there even during his time in Elversberg, so the journey to his new workplace isn\u2019t too long: \u201cIt took about half an hour this morning, which was fine.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/03/25/vorstellung-book/Ricken-Book-Cramer.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Ricken-Book-Cramer-1774447321373\"><\/p>\n<h2>Here's what Ole Book said during his presentation<\/h2>\nOle Book on his connection to BVB: \n<\/b>\u201cThat connection goes back as far as I can remember. My first defining moment was narrowly missing out on the league title on the final day of the 1992 season. A little later, I went to the stadium for the first time with my father. I was given a shirt every two or three years. There were also lots of posters in my room.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 the release clause for BVB in his contract with Elversberg:  \n<\/b>\u201cIt was a professional goal to work successfully at Borussia Dortmund and to get stuck in here with all the staff. 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We want to find players who fit into our system, who fit in with our coaching team and who fit in with the values that the club embodies. The right fit is the decisive factor for all players. Then, we will work together to see what this new path might look like.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/03/25/vorstellung-book/Book-PK.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Book-PK-1774447339529\"><\/p>\n\u2026 the settling-in period: \n<\/b>\u201cIt should definitely be very quick. I feel absolutely ready to hit the ground running. I\u2019m aware that, in terms of public perception, there\u2019s quite a gap between Elversberg and Dortmund. You can\u2019t do more than acknowledge that beforehand; the rest I\u2019ll have to experience for myself. I have an experienced team around me who can support me and help me.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 his way of working: \n<\/b>\u201cFirst and foremost, it\u2019s about analysing the squad, and everyone has a part to play in that. It involves close collaboration with the coaching staff, the analysts, the scouting team and all my colleagues. And, of course, I\u2019ll be bringing my own ideas and input to the table. We will use this analysis to plan a strong squad down to the last detail. We want to send a team onto the pitch where every cog operates cohesively with the next. That requires very clear and detailed work. Diligence is the foundation of scouting, and scouting is the foundation of squad planning, and squad planning is the foundation of Borussia Dortmund\u2019s success. That\u2019s why we should start with diligence.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 working with the coaches:<\/b> \n\u201cI spoke to Niko on the phone for the first time yesterday. I have a good feeling about it and I also believe he\u2019s looking forward to working together. I\u2019m certainly really looking forward to it. The relationship between the sporting director and the head coach is one of the most crucial aspects of any football club. 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It was great fun and has left me wanting more.\u201d At midday, the official presentation to the press took place in the press conference room at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. <\/p>\n\u201cMany more meetings will follow. The most important thing right now is getting to know all the people, the processes and the procedures. It\u2019s a wonderful task that I\u2019m looking forward to. Then we\u2019ll get straight into the sporting side of things,\u201d said Book. \u201cI\u2019m delighted to be able to get started with these positive first impressions at the club close to my heart, right here in my home region.\u201d<\/p>\nAlthough Book moved to Dortmund from Elversberg in Saarland at short notice, the relocation was the least of his concerns as the new sporting director is originally from Beckum. 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And yes, it was certainly a sign of self-confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 the approach from BVB:<\/b> \n\u201cI\u2019ve been a fan all my life, my father is a fan, as are my son and most of the people I know. So, of course, it\u2019s special. On the other hand, I\u2019ve been doing this job for over eight years now. Lars, Carsten and I quickly realised that we\u2019re on the same wavelength. What Borussia Dortmund want in terms of team spirit and working together aligns with what I have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 finding gems from the second division and the Bundesliga: \n<\/b>\u201cGood footballers are good footballers regardless of the league they play in. Of course, the standard is different, but I know the Bundesliga and Borussia Dortmund well. I\u2019ve also been following international football very closely over the last few years. At the end of the day, it always comes down to what fits together, what fits with the team, and what fits with how the manager wants to play. 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We want to find players who fit into our system, who fit in with our coaching team and who fit in with the values that the club embodies. The right fit is the decisive factor for all players. Then, we will work together to see what this new path might look like.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/03/25/vorstellung-book/Book-PK.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Book-PK-1774447339529\"><\/p>\n\u2026 the settling-in period: \n<\/b>\u201cIt should definitely be very quick. I feel absolutely ready to hit the ground running. I\u2019m aware that, in terms of public perception, there\u2019s quite a gap between Elversberg and Dortmund. You can\u2019t do more than acknowledge that beforehand; the rest I\u2019ll have to experience for myself. I have an experienced team around me who can support me and help me.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 his way of working: \n<\/b>\u201cFirst and foremost, it\u2019s about analysing the squad, and everyone has a part to play in that. It involves close collaboration with the coaching staff, the analysts, the scouting team and all my colleagues. And, of course, I\u2019ll be bringing my own ideas and input to the table. We will use this analysis to plan a strong squad down to the last detail. We want to send a team onto the pitch where every cog operates cohesively with the next. That requires very clear and detailed work. Diligence is the foundation of scouting, and scouting is the foundation of squad planning, and squad planning is the foundation of Borussia Dortmund\u2019s success. That\u2019s why we should start with diligence.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026 working with the coaches:<\/b> \n\u201cI spoke to Niko on the phone for the first time yesterday. I have a good feeling about it and I also believe he\u2019s looking forward to working together. I\u2019m certainly really looking forward to it. The relationship between the sporting director and the head coach is one of the most crucial aspects of any football club. 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