Overview
- Hannover announced that Jonas Boldt was relieved of his role as Geschäftsführer Sport after five months, a decision made public on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
- Club patron Martin Kind publicly called the signing of Boldt "a mistake" and blamed transfer decisions for leaving the squad weaker than expected.
- The club said it will end the current Geschäftsführer Sport model and search for a single "strong sporting director," with Kind naming three candidates and aiming to have an appointment by mid to late November.
- German media reported that Boldt’s multi‑day Mediterranean trip to a Hyrox event before a key derby heightened internal frustration, and reports say current sport director Ralf Becker could also face changes.
- Sporting pressure is urgent: Sandro Wagner’s side won 2-1 against Dynamo Dresden, the club plans winter reinforcements, and Hannover faces extra costs from ongoing contracts for dismissed staff and the financial risk of relegation.