Fortuna Düsseldorf lays off staff and hires Samir Arabi as sporting director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Fortuna Düsseldorf has confirmed staff layoffs following its relegation to the 3.Liga. The club announced the layoffs in a statement, attributing the decision to financial challenges stemming from the drop in division. Samir Arabi has been appointed as the new sporting director to lead the club forward. His experience will be critical as Düsseldorf aims to regroup and return to higher league competition.
- •Düsseldorf relegated to the 3.Liga, triggering layoffs.
- •Club confirms staff reductions in official statement.
- •Samir Arabi named new sporting director.
- •Reorganization follows disappointing season and performance.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Düsseldorf confirm staff layoffs as Samir Arabi is named new sporting director
"Fortuna Düsseldorf's worst fears have become a reality with their relegation to the 3.Liga forcing the club to lay off staff and release the following statement:"Due to relegation to the 3rd division...
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