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Wolfsburg Hires Pirmin Schwegler as Sporting Director in Immediate Move From Frankfurt

The appointment caps a leadership reset triggered by a prolonged slump.

Overview

  • Wolfsburg said the Swiss executive takes over the sporting director post with immediate effect after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg announced the move at the same time on Wednesday.
  • Wolfsburg did not reveal the contract term, and Sky reported an approximate €500,000 fee that has not been confirmed by either club.
  • Schwegler had served since January as Eintracht’s head of professional football after a playing career that included captaining the club.
  • He replaces Sebastian Schindzielorz following November changes that also cost coach Paul Simonis his job.