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New beginning at 1. VfL Potsdam: Who stays and who goes in the 2025/26 season?
1. VfL Potsdam is planning a new start in the 2025/26 handball Bundesliga after relegation – squad questions and transfers in focus.
New beginning at 1. VfL Potsdam: Who stays and who goes in the 2025/26 season?
Handball in Potsdam is facing exciting times! 1. VfL Potsdam has repositioned itself after relegation from the 1st Handball Bundesliga. After a difficult end to the 2024/25 season, in which ten players and two staff members had to say goodbye, coach Emir Kurtagic has already started preparations for the coming 2025/26 season. But the future is also accompanied by uncertainty, as the contractual situation of some key players still remains unclear. Handball World reports that the club's squad planning is an exciting interplay of additions and departures.
The signs for the new season are promising. Numerous new additions, including Gabriele Sontacchi from SSV Bozen and Markus Mahr from Bregenz Handball, will strengthen the team. What is particularly exciting is the return of Florian Budde, an Austrian U21 national player, who will take up the right back position. The deployment of Max Günther, who comes from Krefeld, alongside Nils Fuhrmann and Marvin Siemer in the outside positions is something to behold. The Märkische Allgemeine emphasizes that the integration of these players is essential for a new beginning.
Unclear situation regarding key players
The future of goalkeeper Frederik Höler, pivot Nicholas Schley and playmaker Marvin Kix is far less clear. These questions regarding contractual relationships have the potential to significantly influence the squad structure. The team could expand to 14 players if the situation clears up. The expiring contracts of players like Mark Ferjan and Emil Hansson require additional clarification, while other departures like Elias Kofler and Maxim Orlov are already a done deal.
A busy year for the team
The club has developed strongly in recent years and was able to celebrate promotion to the 1st Bundesliga for the first time in the 2023/24 season. This was achieved with an outstanding score of 58:10 points. This year was full of changes. The change of coach Bob Hanning, who is now taking on a position as “Head of Sport” at the Adler, opened the door for Emir Kurtagic, who previously looked after the U18/19 of the German Handball Federation. The fans can therefore hope for exciting games under his leadership. Sports picture shows that the team is approaching the challenges ahead with a breath of fresh air and new goals.
It remains to be seen how the squad will be formed by the start of the new season. In the next few weeks there should be clarity about the unclear contractual situation of some key players. A successful new beginning could prove to be a good template for the challenges ahead. The fans can look forward to seeing how their team will line up and present themselves!