Wolfsburg eye Christoph Freund for sporting director role | OneFootball

VfL Wolfsburg is on the brink of a massive transformation and could potentially deliver a real surprise. Following the departure of coach Paul Simonis and the impending separation from sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz, the Bundesliga club is not only looking for a new coach but also a strong figure for the sporting leadership.

According to a report by Sport BILD, the Lower Saxony club is even considering Christoph Freund from FC Bayern and Sebastian Kehl from Borussia Dortmund. Both are regarded as top managers in the Bundesliga, possessing excellent networks and extensive experience in squad building.

The fact that Freund, who has only been in office at FC Bayern since the summer of 2023, is reportedly on Wolfsburg's list is causing a stir. The 47-year-old is one of the architects of the new Bayern project under Vincent Kompany and has significantly contributed to rejuvenating and stabilizing the squad. His contract at Säbener Straße runs until 2027, making a short-term departure highly unlikely.

Similarly, a move for Sebastian Kehl, who is contracted with BVB until 2027, seems hardly realistic at present. Nevertheless, the list of candidates indicates that Wolfsburg is apparently seeking a major solution—a manager with charisma, experience, and a clear sporting vision.

Boldt and Mislintat in Focus

In addition to the prominent names, according to Sport BILD, Jonas Boldt (most recently HSV) and Sven Mislintat (formerly Stuttgart and Dortmund) are also being highly considered. Both are currently without a club and could thus take on the position immediately. Mislintat, in particular, known for his excellent scouting network, is considered a serious candidate.

Also on the list are Fabian Wohlgemuth (VfB Stuttgart) and Marcel Schäfer (RB Leipzig), the latter having a past with Wolfsburg and reportedly still having many supporters internally.

As reported by several media outlets, the replacement of Sebastian Schindzielorz is already considered a done deal. Managing director Peter Christiansen, however, remains in office and is expected to coordinate the search for the new sporting director.

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