Hannover 96 announced on Tuesday that the club has parted ways with Marcus Boldt, who served as the managing director for sport. The decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of the club’s current sporting direction and internal leadership structure.
The German second-division side confirmed the development in a brief statement, noting that the dismissal is effective immediately. The club stated that it will “sack Boldt as managing director for sport” as part of a broader shift in strategy for the remainder of the season.
Boldt, who had been tasked with overseeing the professional football department and squad development, leaves the organization after a period of mixed results on the pitch. The club’s leadership expressed that a change was necessary to ensure long-term stability and to better align the sporting department with the club’s overarching objectives. No immediate successor has been named to fill the vacancy left by his departure.
The move follows a series of discussions among the club’s board members regarding the performance of the professional team. While Hannover 96 remains competitive in the 2. Bundesliga, the board concluded that a fresh approach at the management level was required to reach their promotion goals. The club thanked Boldt for his professional efforts during his tenure and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Internal operations within the sporting department will be managed by existing staff on an interim basis while the club conducts a search for a permanent replacement. The organization intends to take a deliberate approach to the hiring process to find a candidate who fits their specific vision for the future of the franchise. Further updates regarding the leadership structure are expected to be provided by the club’s executive board in the coming weeks.
The decision marks a significant personnel change for the Hannover-based club as they look to stabilize their campaign. Fans and stakeholders are now waiting to see how this transition will impact the upcoming transfer strategy and the daily management of the squad. The club emphasized that its primary focus remains on the current season and maintaining a competitive edge in the highly contested second tier of German football.