Overview

• Jürgen Wehlend’s contract was terminated by the supervisory board without a public reason after just over a year in charge
• Wehlend had served as interim CEO from spring 2024 before securing a two-year contract in September 2024
• His tenure was marked by persistent resistance from the club’s ultras and repeated public criticism from board chair Sebastian Eggert
• A successor has been chosen and club members, partners and staff will be informed of the appointment imminently
• Eggert and first deputy Mario Hensel are scheduled to hold a press briefing on Tuesday to outline the club’s next steps