“It was a great honour for me” – Kuntz bids farewell to HSV | OneFootball

Stefan Kuntz stepped down as HSV’s sporting director. In his farewell, he once again addressed all those close to the club.

“It was a great honor for me to be part of this special club,” said Kuntz on his Instagram channel. This morning, Hamburger SV announced that it had reached an agreement with the sporting director to terminate his contract. “Sometimes there are more important things than football. That is now the case for me,” the 63-year-old said briefly in the statement. He did not elaborate further on his reasons, even in his personal statement.

Instead, Kuntz looked back on his approximately 19 months of work in the Hanseatic city: “My time at HSV was intense, emotional, and characterized by true values. Together, we achieved promotion to the Bundesliga and also experienced the first half-year there together – a success that will always be associated for me with this special club and its people.” Kuntz, who succeeded Jonas Boldt in May 2024, made many right decisions that were crucial in helping HSV become a first-division club again and have realistic chances of staying up.

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Kuntz will “always carry his time at HSV in his heart”

But even beyond the sporting factors, the Saarlander, who remains closely connected to his homeland, identified with the club: “I was particularly deeply impressed by the unique fan culture, the clear stance even on difficult issues, the lived culture of remembrance, and the great social commitment – because they reflect many things I also stand for.” For example, Kuntz, together with his then board colleague Eric Huwer, initiated a partnership with the Neuengamme concentration camp memorial.

In conclusion, he once again highlighted the fans: “Your passion and support make this club unique. I am grateful for everything we experienced together, and I will always carry this time in my heart.” HSV will always “remain a part of me,” Kuntz concluded, receiving much support from fans for his statement.

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