Overview
- The club confirmed Härtel will lead its under-19 team, the top youth side, starting next season.
- He replaces Marie-Louise Eta, who moved to the men’s setup in April.
- The club says Eta will coach Union’s women next season.
- Interim U19 coach Daniel Schulz will return to the U21 perspective team.
- Academy chief Lutz Munack said Härtel’s promotions with Magdeburg and Rostock and his Union roots will help push U19 standouts toward the first team.