By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Confirmed: Sebastian Kehl to follow Michael Zorc as Dortmund sporting director

Sebastian Kehl will follow Michael Zorc as Borussia Dortmund sporting director in the summer of 2022.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that current head of the licensed player division Sebastian Kehl will succeed Michael Zorc as sporting director next summer on a contract until 2025.

"I am happy that we have once again succeeded in keeping a deserved title-winner at the club on a long-term basis beyond the end of his playing career," said Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.

"Sebastian Kehl has done a good job in recent years and has already commenced preparations for his future role as BVB's sporting director.

"Of course, he has big shoes to fill, but we are convinced that Sebastian has what it takes to do the job."

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