Scandal at Dynamo Dresden: sports director Brendel surprisingly fired!
Thomas Brendel from Dynamo Dresden was released on November 9th, 2025. The reasons are disagreements in the club's management.

Scandal at Dynamo Dresden: sports director Brendel surprisingly fired!
In a surprising twist Dynamo Dresden It was announced today that sports director Thomas Brendel has been released with immediate effect. This decision was published early on Saturday afternoon and is another sign of the tense conditions in the club. The chairman of the supervisory board, Jens Heinig, cited disagreements and differences in the club's management as the reason for the replacement. There is no longer any trust in Brendel to achieve the goals he has set.
Brendel took up his position in June 2024 and just a few days ago supported coach Thomas Stamm, whose continued work was confirmed. However, it remains to be seen whether Brendel's release will also result in decisions regarding the coach. Dynamo Dresden is currently in a disappointing last place in the 2nd Bundesliga table, with just seven points after twelve matchdays. Another home game against 1. FC Nürnberg was lost 2-1, meaning the club still remains without a win in the home arena.
The search for an interim solution
The club's announcement states that an interim solution for the position of sports director has already been secured. Further information on successor details is expected in the coming days. Dynamo Dresden's next game is on November 21st against VfL Bochum. Until then, the club will do everything in its power to take a clear direction to get out of the current crisis.
While those responsible now have to concentrate on the sporting realignment, fans are concerned about the team's performance so far. The question remains whether these changes can bring about the urgently needed turnaround.
The challenges in football
The situation at Dynamoe's management level also sheds light on the constant challenges in professional football. In another context, users report on Dynamo BIM Forum of new developments in the technical world that support the interaction of software and planning. These technological advances, although in a completely different area, reflect the need to continually work to improve processes, whether in sport or technology.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the decision about Thomas Brendel will affect Dynamo Dresden's performance. The coming weeks could be crucial for the club, both on the pitch and in management.