New beginning at the 1st VfL Potsdam: Who stays and who goes in the 2025/26 season?

New beginning at the 1st VfL Potsdam: Who stays and who goes in the 2025/26 season?

Potsdam, Deutschland - Handball in Potsdam is facing exciting times! The 1st VfL Potsdam has reorganized itself after the descent from the 1st handball Bundesliga. After a difficult season 2024/25, in which ten players and two staff members had to be adopted, coach Emir Kurtagic has already started preparations for the coming season 2025/26. But the future is also accompanied by uncertainties, because the contractual situation of some key players remains unclear. Handball World reports that the squad planning of the association is an exciting interaction from and off. is.

The signs for the new season are promising. Numerous new additions, including Gabriele Sontacchi from SSV Bozen and Markus Mahr von Bregenz Handball, will strengthen the team. The return of Florian Budde, a U21 international in Austria, is particularly exciting. The use of Max Günther, who comes from Krefeld, on the side of Nils Fuhrmann and Marvin Siemer at the outdoor positions, makes you take notice. The Märkische General emphasizes that the integration of these players is essential for the new beginning.

unclear situation around key players

The future of goalkeeper Frederik Höler, district runner Nicholas Schley and playmaker Marvin Kix is far less clear. These questions regarding the contractual relationships have the potential to significantly influence the squad structure. The team could grow to 14 players if the situation clarifies. The expiring contracts of players such as Mark Ferjan and Emil Hansson ensure additional clarification, while other departures such as Elias Kofler and Maxim Orlov are already decided.

a busy year behind the team

The association 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 record of 58:10 points. This year was full of changes. The change from coach Bob Hanning, who now takes over a position as "Head of Sport" at the eagles, opened the door for Emir Kurtagic, who previously supervised the U18/19 of the German Handball Association. The fans can therefore hope for exciting playing styles under his direction. Sport Bild Changes in challenges.

It remains to be seen how the squad will form in the new season until the start. 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 steep template for the upcoming challenges. The fans can be excited to see how their team will position and present themselves!