Lena Ostermeier joins Borussia Dortmund after 14 years with SGS Essen

Lena Ostermeier, who has played for SGS Essen for 14 years, will join Borussia Dortmund this summer. Raised in Dortmund, Ostermeier expressed a long-standing desire to play for BVB. She acknowledges her gratitude to SGS Essen but looks forward to the professionalism offered by Dortmund's women's team. Ostermeier aims to help BVB grow and achieve success, having not won any titles at Essen. She has previously played under current manager Markus Högner, who played a significant role in her development.

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