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Felix Magath Enters Hamburger SV Presidential Race

Magath, a club legend, announces bid alongside Richard Golz for vice president as HSV prepares for leadership transition.

Felix Magath zeigt einen Schal mit dem Datum des Finalsiegs im Europapokal der Landesmeister
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Overview

  • Felix Magath, 71, formally declared his candidacy for Hamburger SV president ahead of the June 21 member assembly vote.
  • Richard Golz, a former HSV goalkeeper, announced his bid for vice president in a joint press release with Magath.
  • The decision follows current president Marcell Jansen’s earlier announcement that he will not seek reelection.
  • Magath, a three-time German champion and 1983 European Cup winner with HSV, has pledged to end his coaching career if elected.
  • Candidates Kai Esselsgroth and Franck Ockens had previously declared their intentions to run for president, with the nomination window closing on May 2.