Ole Book's persistence in getting a loan deal for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri over the line was the ultimate proof for Borussia Dortmund’s hierarchy that they had found the right man for the sporting director role.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Ole Book solidified his standing at the club by securing a late loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. Following an ACL injury to Giannis Konstantelias, Dortmund urgently targeted the 19-year-old just a day before the transfer window closed. Negotiations were delayed until after Arsenal played Aston Villa on Monday evening.
Despite sporting managing director Lars Ricken heading home around 1:00 AM, Book persisted in negotiations and secured Arsenal's agreement at approximately 2:30 AM. Nwaneri completed his medical the following day to finalize the temporary switch, validating Dortmund's decision to hire Book as Sebastian Kehl's successor.
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