Overview
- Füchse announced on Sunday that they will not exercise the option in Max Darj’s deal, meaning the 35-year-old pivot and team captain will leave after the 2026/27 season.
- Club leaders praised Darj’s leadership and record with the team while saying the decision is part of a deliberate personnel reshuffle to prepare the squad for the future.
- The announcement clarified earlier confusion about Darj’s extension that was reported last year as running to 2028 but in fact ran to 2027 with an optional extra year the club declined.
- The move comes alongside other confirmed roster changes, including the departures of Mijajlo Marsenic and incoming high-profile signings such as Simon Pytlick, Dika Mem and Theo Monar, which will reshape the team.
- Darj said he is grateful and optimistic about the rest of the season and has not announced his next club while the Füchse weigh internal and external options to replace his captaincy.