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Wolfsburg Fires Sporting Director Sebastian Schindzielorz as Slide Continues

Peter Christiansen steps in on an interim basis with the club targeting a swift appointment.

Overview

  • The club confirmed the dismissal on Thursday, thanking Schindzielorz for his service after nearly three years in the role.
  • Christiansen, the managing director for sport, will temporarily assume Schindzielorz’s responsibilities.
  • Wolfsburg has lost seven of its past eight competitive matches and sits 14th in the Bundesliga after a 1-2 defeat to Werder Bremen.
  • Head coach Paul Simonis was removed on Sunday as part of the broader shake-up following the poor run.
  • Reports linked VfB Stuttgart executive Fabian Wohlgemuth to the vacancy, but BILD says there has been no contact and he intends to remain at VfB.