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Hannover 96 leadership crisis and search for new director

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2026-11-03 18:34 UTC → 2026-11-08 21:22 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following the dismissal of Christian Titz and assistant André Kilian, Hannover 96 appointed Sandro Wagner as head coach. Wagner’s tenure has faced challenges, including a 0-3 defeat against 1. FC Magdeburg and a 0-2 loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern that resulted in elimination from the DFB-Pokal. In a decisive move, the club’s supervisory board unanimously dismissed sporting director Jonas Boldt with immediate effect after only five months. Boldt, who joined in June from Hamburger SV with a contract through 2029, was removed following a period of sporting instability and friction regarding squad planning. Supervisory board chairman Martin Kind publicly criticized Boldt, describing his tenure as “an error.” Kind noted a misalignment in roles, stating that while Boldt was hired as a sporting managing director, his approach shifted toward that of a CEO, leading to misunderstandings. Kind also expressed dissatisfaction with recent transfer decisions, suggesting the squad weakened under Boldt’s leadership. Following Boldt’s departure, Henning Bindzus remains the sole managing director. The club is now actively searching for a successor, with Kind stating that discussions are underway with three candidates. The club aims to appoint a new “strong sporting director” by mid-to-late November, moving away from the specific sporting managing director role. ~~Additionally, reports indicate that current~~ Kind has dismissed speculation regarding candidates Sebastian Schuppan and Roland Virkus. Furthering the leadership turnover, the club has also relieved sporting director Ralf Becker ~~may also be leaving~~ of his duties, effective immediately. Although his contract was set to expire at the ~~club. Despite~~ end of the ~~administrative upheaval,~~ season, Becker was dismissed by Bindzus. Becker remained with the team ~~secured~~ for a ~~2:1 victory against Dynamo Dresden, moving from last place to twelfth~~ final match in Heidenheim at the ~~2. Bundesliga. This win provides a temporary reprieve for Wagner, though Martin Kind has emphasized that relegation~~ request of Wagner to ~~the 3. Liga would jeopardize the club’s financial model.~~ provide leadership during travel.

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