How Ole Book proved himself to Dortmund with 2:30am breakthrough for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri
After Giannis Konstantelias suffered an ACL injury towards the end of the transfer window, Borussia Dortmund had to act quickly to bring in a replacement before it was too late.As reported by Sport Bi...
The search for a suitable replacement for Giannis Konstantelias in Dortmund's midfield led to a dramatic late-night development. Sporting director Ole Book was tasked with securing a loan deal for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, just one day before the transfer window closed. However, negotiations were impossible while Arsenal was playing Aston Villa that evening.
Despite the delay and mutual hesitance, Book continued to push for a decision. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken eventually decided to head home, informing Book that he would remain reachable. Hardly anyone believed that the deal would materialize. Around 2:30am, Ricken's phone rang and it was Ole Book, breaking the news that they had reached an agreement with Arsenal.
The 19-year-old Nwaneri underwent his medical the following day and completed his move to Borussia Dortmund before the transfer window closed. This late-night breakthrough provided Dortmund with a solid confirmation of their choice for the sporting director role, signaling the club's confidence in Ole Book's capabilities.
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