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Holstein Kiel Replaces Sporting Director in Bid to Avoid Bundesliga Relegation

Carsten Wehlmann is out as Olaf Rebbe, known for his transfer acumen, takes over to help the struggling team with five matches left.

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Overview

  • Holstein Kiel has dismissed sporting director Carsten Wehlmann with immediate effect as the club fights to retain its Bundesliga status.
  • Olaf Rebbe, previously with 1. FC Nürnberg and other clubs, has been named as Wehlmann's successor and will officially assume the role on Tuesday after Easter.
  • The club's supervisory board acknowledged Wehlmann's contributions, including extending coach Marcel Rapp's contract through 2028, but opted for new leadership.
  • Rebbe brings extensive experience managing transfers in Germany, England, and Greece, which Kiel hopes will aid their relegation battle.
  • Currently at the bottom of the Bundesliga, Kiel trails the relegation playoff spot by four points with five games remaining, starting with a match against RB Leipzig this Saturday.