Overview
- Hamburger SV said it granted the 63-year-old’s request for an early contract termination for family reasons with immediate effect.
- Kuntz’s contract had been set to run until summer 2026, and the club had previously indicated interest in extending it.
- Appointed in May 2024, he helped return HSV to the Bundesliga and shaped key coaching and transfer decisions.
- The supervisory board has begun seeking a successor, while sporting decisions are set to be handled by Sportdirektor Claus Costa with scouting chief Sebastian Dirscherl for now.
- Executives Eric Huwer and Claus Costa informed coaches and players of the change on Friday before taking interim responsibility for day-to-day matters.