St. Pauli and Alexander Blessin to part ways after relegation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:26 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
FC St. Pauli will not continue with head coach Alexander Blessin following their relegation from the Bundesliga. Despite having a contract until 2027, both sides could not agree on the direction of the club moving forward. Blessin expressed the need for time to consider his future after the season, but doubts from management arose after an extended period without commitment. He had previously taken over the position two years ago after the departure of coach Fabian Hürzeler.
- •Alexander Blessin leaves his role as St. Pauli head coach.
- •The club was relegated from Bundesliga this season.
- •Blessin's contract was set to run until 2027.
- •Management grew concerned over his lack of commitment.
- •He succeeded Fabian Hürzeler two years ago.
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — St. Pauli officially sack Alexander Blessin as head coach
- 10:59 AMYahoo Sports — St. Pauli and Alexander Blessin to part ways after relegation
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Relegated St Pauli to part ways with coach Blessin
"St Pauli Hamburg are parting ways with coach Alexander Blessin following their relegation from the Bundesliga, the Bild newspaper reported on Thursday. Blessin has a contract with the club until 2027 but according to the report, both parties couldn't agree on a continuation of the work in the second division.
"Alexander Blessin is reportedly leaving his position as FC St. Pauli head coach one year before his contract expires.According to Bild, the 53-year-old and the relegated Bundesliga club have decided t...
"After being relegated from the Bundesliga, FC St. Pauli have parted company with head coach Alexander Blessin.The decision follows a “comprehensive internal review” of the 2025/26 campaign.“We��...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:26 AMSt. Pauli officially sack Alexander Blessin as head coach
After being relegated from the Bundesliga, FC St. Pauli have parted company with head coach Alexander Blessin.The decision follows a “comprehensive internal review” of the 2025/26 campaign.“We��...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:59 AMSt. Pauli and Alexander Blessin to part ways after relegation
Alexander Blessin is reportedly leaving his position as FC St. Pauli head coach one year before his contract expires.According to Bild, the 53-year-old and the relegated Bundesliga club have decided t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:55 AMReport: Relegated St Pauli to part ways with coach Blessin
St Pauli Hamburg are parting ways with coach Alexander Blessin following their relegation from the Bundesliga, the Bild newspaper reported on Thursday. Blessin has a contract with the club until 2027 but according to the report, both parties couldn't agree on a continuation of the work in the second division.
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