Overview
- The Beirat of FCK-Management GmbH approved a new deal for Thomas Hengen to continue as 1. FC Kaiserslautern’s managing director, with AFP reporting a unanimous vote.
- The club did not disclose the length of the extension.
- Board chair Rainer Keßler praised Hengen’s leadership, regional ties, and resilience during difficult phases for the club.
- Hengen, 51, said the organization remains ambitious and pointed to upcoming work on infrastructure, modernization, and further professionalization.
- In charge since March 2021, Hengen has helped reestablish the team in the 2. Bundesliga; the side finished sixth last season and sits three points off the promotion playoff place.