Overview
- The club extended a contract that had been due to run until June 30, 2026, with the supervisory board citing confidence in Zimmermann’s professional and reliable work.
- Board chair Jens Heinig praised Zimmermann’s expertise and local ties and said the cooperation will continue regardless of league status.
- Recent dismissals of managing directors David Fischer and Thomas Brendel left Zimmermann covering additional duties across the business office.
- With Kasper assisting, Zimmermann will lead winter squad planning by handling final agent negotiations and contract drafting alongside head coach Thomas Stamm and scouting lead Paul Wagner.
- Zimmermann said he remains proud of the role and voiced hope for calmer governance after the supervisory-board election to focus fully on 2. Bundesliga survival.