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Shock at Salzburg: Schröder leaves, who will be the new sports director?
Rouven Schröder is leaving Red Bull Salzburg and moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Succession uncertain.
Shock at Salzburg: Schröder leaves, who will be the new sports director?
Football in Austria is currently on its head: Rouven Schröder, who recently joined Red Bull Salzburg as sports director, has decided to turn his back on the club after less than a year. His departure to Borussia Mönchengladbach comes as a surprise to Salzburg and brings with it some challenges. Managing director Stephan Reiter will officially inform on Friday about the reaction to this unexpected change and explain how Schröder's responsibilities will be distributed until a new appointment is made reports Peter Linden.
It is not an optimal time for a change: Planning for the upcoming transfer period is coming soon and the uncertainty about Schröder's successor could prove problematic. It will also be particularly interesting to see to what extent Oliver Mintzlaff and Jürgen Klopp will intervene in the search for a successor. Sports management is therefore faced with a central task that requires a quick solution in order to maintain the club's continuity.
The search for a successor
As is often the case in such cases, there is already speculation about possible successors. The Salzburg News mention several interesting names that could be considered for the position. Among others, Sebastian Prödl, the head of the ÖFB youth teams, and Julian Baumgartlinger, a member of the Augsburg coaching team, are mentioned. Zlatko Junuzovic, a scout at Salzburg, and Marc Janko, a former team player and Sky expert, could also be potential candidates.
However, a return of Bayern sports director Christoph Freund seems unrealistic. A move from Markus Katzer, Rapid's sports director, could be financially attractive, but a transfer fee would be necessary, which could prove to be a hurdle. It remains exciting to see who will ultimately control the club's fortunes in the future.
Injury concerns at Rapid
A look beyond the horizon also shows that Rapid is struggling with its own problems: defender Jakob Schöller has been injured again and will be out for several weeks after already missing 55 games due to injuries report the NÖN. This situation will make squad planning for those responsible for Rapid even more difficult.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen how Red Bull Salzburg will cope with Rouven Schröder's departure and which candidate can ultimately take over. The combination of sporting and personal challenges shows once again how dynamic and varied the football business is. It remains exciting to see whether the next sports director has a good hand and will successfully shape the future of the club.