Overview

• FC Erzgebirge Aue confirmed that Pavel Dotchev's contract, expiring in June 2025, will not be renewed as the club seeks a new approach for the next season.
• Dotchev, in his third tenure with Aue since December 2022, helped stabilize the team and secure its position in the upper tier of the 3. Liga.
• The decision was made independently of the team's current performance; Aue is sixth in the table, two points behind the promotion playoff spot.
• Tensions between Dotchev and sporting director Matthias Heidrich, as well as disagreements over public comments about promotion ambitions, contributed to the decision.
• Club President Roland Frötschner emphasized fairness in announcing the decision early, allowing clarity for all parties moving forward.