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Diant Ramaj and Ole Book miss Dortmund's Japan trip for different reasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Diant Ramaj and Ole Book miss Dortmund's Japan trip for different reasons

Summary

Borussia Dortmund will travel to Japan without goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and sporting director Ole Book. Ramaj is not expected to stay with the club as the first-choice goalkeeper position is likely secured by Gregor Kobel and Alexander Meyer. Book remains in Germany to pursue potential signings, including Said El Mala and Konstantinos Karetsas. Dortmund's last friendly match ended in a loss to 3. Liga Fortuna Düsseldorf, and they will face Cerezo Osaka on July 29 and FC Tokyo on August 1 during their Japan tour.

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Key Details

•Dortmund lost to Fortuna Düsseldorf in a recent friendly.
•Ramaj's absence opens space for Silas Ostrzinski.
•Book aims to add attackers before the season starts.
•Dortmund's Japan trip includes friendlies against Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Sky: Diant Ramaj and Ole Book absent from Dortmund’s Japan trip for different reasons

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Sky Sports report goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and sporting director Ole Book will not be part of Borussia Dortmund’s traveling party to Japan. The Black and Yellows lost to 3. Liga Fortuna Düsseldorf in...
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