Eintracht Frankfurt parts ways with head of athletics Schahriar Bigdeli

Eintracht Frankfurt announced on September 9, 2026, that the club has parted ways with Schahriar Bigdeli. Bigdeli served as the head of the team's athletics department, where he oversaw athletic conditioning and management for the first team. His departure leaves a vacancy in the coaching and support staff structure. Sporting director Timmo Hardung confirmed the move, thanking Bigdeli for his dedication to the club during his tenure. In the immediate aftermath, Andreas Beck will assume control of the athletics department duties. The club has not provided further details regarding the long-term successor or the specific reasons for the organizational change, noting only that Beck will manage operations until further notice.

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