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Hoffenheim in Turmoil: Top Executives Ousted as ‌Power Struggle Erupts

Sinsheim, Germany – TSG Hoffenheim is reeling from the abrupt dismissal of key executives, throwing ⁤the Bundesliga club into a state of uncertainty as a battle for control unfolds behind the ‍scenes. Sport Director Andreas Schicker, along with Managing Directors Markus Schütz and ⁤Frank Briel, have been relieved of their duties,⁢ triggering a power struggle between ⁢club owner ‍Dietmar Hopp and President Jörg Albrecht. The move threatens to destabilize the club’s leadership and future direction, potentially impacting on-field ⁣performance and long-term ⁢strategy.

The dramatic shakeup stems‌ from​ a disagreement over an internal⁤ review ⁢of the club’s management, initiated‍ by⁢ hopp. While ⁣Hopp reportedly signed off on the dismissals Monday,Albrecht sought ‍further discussion with Schütz and Briel before adding his signature,delaying official announcements‌ and a‍ planned staff meeting. The conflict highlights deep ⁢divisions‍ within Hoffenheim’s leadership, ​raising questions about the club’s ‍governance and its path forward.

According⁢ to ⁤information⁣ obtained by BILD, Schütz and Briel resisted⁣ Hopp’s call for a ⁤review, reportedly due to a lack of ‍trust in the proposed auditing firm. Albrecht aimed to ‍negotiate the executives’ “voluntary”‍ departure, contingent on Hopp dropping the planned review. Concurrently, there were initial plans ⁤to install current Sport Director‌ Andreas Schicker, 39, as the new leading figure at Hoffenheim, a move reportedly attracting interest from RB Salzburg‌ and Jürgen Klopp.

however, ‌a new plan has emerged, spearheaded by Hopp and his advisor, Roger Wittmann, 65.Sources indicate they are⁤ now targeting Jonas ‌Boldt, 43, to take control of the club,⁤ potentially ‌signaling an attempt ⁤to consolidate power within⁤ a⁢ specific faction.

The decision to remove the executives ‍was ultimately made by Hopp and‌ Albrecht, representing​ the⁢ club’s ⁤ownership structure.⁣ The unfolding situation leaves Hoffenheim facing a period of meaningful transition and⁤ uncertainty,⁤ with the future ‍of its leadership and sporting direction hanging in the balance.