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Oke Göttlich Poised for Fourth and Final Term as St. Pauli President

DFB sporting director Andreas Rettig publicly praises his stewardship for preserving the club’s identity.

Overview

  • Members will vote at Saturday’s meeting, with re-election widely viewed as a formality for Göttlich’s declared final term.
  • Göttlich has led the club for nearly 11 years after eight years of unpaid service and has served as full-time president since July 2022.
  • His tenure introduced a members’ cooperative described as unique in Germany and prioritized expanding the Kollaustraße performance center.
  • Sporting stability returned under sporting director Andreas Bornemann, with Fabian Hürzeler securing 2024 promotion and Alexander Blessin keeping the team in the Bundesliga.
  • Coverage notes projections that his presidency could extend to 2029, presented as analysis rather than a confirmed mandate.