Overview
- The club announced the extension on December 9 during its annual members’ meeting in Essen.
- Rot-Weiss Essen did not disclose the exact length of the new deal, confirming only that it runs past summer 2026.
- Koschinat took over in December 2024, secured league survival, and won the Niederrheinpokal.
- Essen is competing in the 3. Liga promotion race after a strong first half of the season.
- Sporting director Marcus Steegmann and Koschinat are actively weighing winter reinforcements, with a reliable striker viewed as the key need.