Hannover 96 seeks new sporting director following management shakeup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Hannover 96 is in the market for a new sporting director after the departure of Jonas Boldt, who was dismissed following poor results and criticism from club patron Martin Kind. The team, currently 12th in the second division, recently secured a 2–1 victory over Dynamo Dresden. Former Germany international Marko Marin is a candidate for the position, although sources indicate he is not currently the frontrunner amidst a shortlist of three candidates. The club's leadership continues to seek stability amid ongoing challenges on the pitch.
- •Hannover 96 sits 12th in the second division.
- •Jonas Boldt was removed after five months.
- •Marko Marin, currently at Red Star Belgrade, is a candidate.
- •Hannover recently won 2–1 against Dynamo Dresden.
- •Club leadership has three candidates for the role.
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"There is still no calm at Hannover 96 under head coach Sandro Wagner, despite their recent morale-boosting 2–1 win over Dynamo Dresden. Sitting 12th, the second-division club are falling short of th...
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