Overview
- In an official club statement, the 81-year-old said he recently underwent a neurosurgical procedure and a cardiac operation.
- The heart surgery took place at Hannover Medical School (MHH) under Prof. Arjang Ruhparwar, a detail not previously disclosed publicly.
- The neurosurgical operation was performed at the International Neuroscience Institute by Prof. Amir Samii.
- Since leaving the hospital, he says he has been involved again in Hannover 96’s daily business and plans to return to his desk after rehabilitation.
- He remains the main shareholder and supervisory board chair, and continues as managing director of Sales & Service and Arena GmbH despite a 2024 court ruling that ended his formal “profi-boss” role.