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Kroos' comeback: World champion dad becomes sporting director in Greifswald!
Roland Kroos will be interim sporting director at Greifswalder SC to support the team in the regional league.
Kroos' comeback: World champion dad becomes sporting director in Greifswald!
Greifswalder FC has a prominent new addition to its sporting management: Roland Kroos, the father of world champion Toni Kroos, will be the new sporting director of the struggling fourth division club. At 65, he not only has experience, but also a good feel for the challenges in football. The club has decided to hire Kroos on an interim basis until the winter break, while at the same time they are looking for a permanent solution for the sporting management. This personnel could be the decisive impulse that Greifswald urgently needs.
In the current season, Greifswald is in a disappointing 15th place after eleven match days and was only able to collect seven points. This is no reason to be happy and those responsible hope that Kroos can use his know-how to help the team get back on track. The managing director of Greifswalder FC, Daniel Gutmann, expressed optimism about Kroos' return to action and trusts in his extensive experience and competence. “We are convinced that he can offer the team valuable support,” said Gutmann.
Kroos' return to the club
Roland Kroos previously resigned as the club's coach in February 2023 due to health problems. He then worked as a consultant and is now returning to operational business, strengthened and motivated. His job as sporting director will be to relieve head coach Markus Zschiesche so that he can concentrate more intensively on training work. Kroos plans to actively contribute to the team's performance in order to finally secure points in the fight to stay in the league.
The position of sporting director is of central importance in modern professional football. Sports directors and their teams act as a link between the coaching staff, players, medical department and club organization. Your responsibility extends not only to squad planning, but also to the club's strategic direction and long-term development goals. A comprehensive competency profile is necessary to successfully manage all facets of the sporting area, which further underlines the importance of Kroos’ expertise.
Greifswalder FC fans hope that this return of Roland Kroos could be a turning point in the season. It remains to be seen whether he can actually turn things around, but one thing is certain: after a difficult start, the pressure is high and the expectations of the team are growing. The next game will show whether the team can thrive under the new conditions.