Overview

• Holtz takes over immediately at SV Waldhof Mannheim after the club dismissed Dominik Glawogger following just one point from two league matches.
• He formally requested and secured the immediate termination of his contract with the Luxembourg Football Federation to accept the 3. Liga position.
• Club officials say initial contact with Holtz occurred only on Monday, highlighting the swift nature of the recruitment.
• Holtz is set to lead Mannheim in Wednesday’s regional cup tie as he pursues his goal of guiding the team to the 2. Bundesliga.
• Luxembourg must now accelerate its search for a new national coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers versus Germany on October 10 in Sinsheim and November 14 at home.