Overview

• CEO Stefan Stegemann says the decision on Eugen Polanski’s future will come only after a new sporting leader is appointed.
• The search is led by Stegemann with Markus Aretz and squad planner Steffen Korell, with final approval involving the presidium and supervisory board.
• Whether the role is labeled managing director of sport or sporting director will depend on the candidate profile and mandate.
• Kicker reports discussions about a possible Jörg Schmadtke–Jan Schlaudraff tandem and a sounding-out with Lutz Pfannenstiel.
• Roland Virkus has resigned, the team hosts SC Freiburg next, and the Bundesliga pauses for an international break afterward.