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Wolfsburg Fires Sporting Director Sebastian Schindzielorz as Overhaul Accelerates

Peter Christiansen steps in on an interim basis pending a permanent appointment.

Overview

  • The club confirmed the dismissal on Thursday and said sport chief Peter Christiansen will temporarily assume Schindzielorz’s responsibilities.
  • The decision follows Sunday’s removal of head coach Paul Simonis, with U19 coach Daniel Bauer installed as interim manager.
  • Wolfsburg sits 14th after six defeats in seven league matches and a cup exit to Holstein Kiel, with the club calling for new impulses in the role.
  • Reports link Thomas Reis of Samsunspor as a coaching candidate, including claims of a €200,000 exit clause, while names such as Sven Mislintat and Jonas Boldt are being floated for the front-office vacancy.
  • Coverage attributes the change to missteps in squad planning under Schindzielorz, including the failure to sign a centre-forward and underperforming arrivals, and notes that talk of Stuttgart executive Fabian Wohlgemuth has not resulted in contact.