Overview
- The club announced on Saturday that Schicker will remain sport director and assume expanded responsibilities alongside Tim Jost as the sole executive duo.
- VfL Wolfsburg had pursued Schicker to replace dismissed sporting chief Sebastian Schindzielorz, but no agreement was reached following their recent leadership upheaval that also included coach Paul Simonis’s exit.
- Schicker has been in his Hoffenheim role for about a year and is under contract through 2029.
- Shareholder Dietmar Hopp lauded the direction under Schicker, pointing to a younger squad and more attractive, successful play after a deliberate summer rebuild.
- Sky reported Hoffenheim sought about €2 million in compensation during talks with Wolfsburg, and coach Christian Ilzer welcomed continuity while stressing the need to keep improving club structures.