Trainer escape at SC DHFK: son Runarsson before change?

Trainer escape at SC DHFK: son Runarsson before change?

Leipzig, Deutschland - The current events at SC DHfK Leipzig throw high waves. On June 21, 2025, the club separated from coach Runar Sigtryggsson, and this not only beats waves because it is a trainer, but also because of the family conditions. The son of the released coach, Andri Runarsson, a talented back room player, is apparently faced with an uncertain future because he is about to leave the club. According to media reports, Runarsson, whose contract is still running until 2026,

The Situation is delicate. With Luca Witzke, who leaves the club, and Joas Hönicke, who ended his career, Runarsson could be assigned a bigger role next season. In addition, there is Simon Ernst's lengthy injury, who will not be available to the team for quite a while. In this critical phase, the SC DHFK has only committed two new additions, Tomas Piroch and Adam Lönn, for the half positions. In addition, rumors are circulating about the Icelandic player Blaer Hinriksson, who may be fetched to support Runarsson, but this information has not yet been officially confirmed. Managing Director Karsten Günther, however, has clearly communicated that Runarsson is still planning to remain in the squad in the coming season.

The future in focus

The handball Bundesliga is considered the strongest league in the world, and SC DHfK Leipzig has to prove itself in a competitive environment. There have been many exciting developments lately. SC Magdeburg was able to shine as the reigning Champions League winner, while the Foxes Berlin won the European League. HSG Wetzlar also signed Matthias Ott as a new athletics coach and will take care of the health management of injured players. The change of coaches in the league, such as at TV Hüttenberg and the commitment of Stefan Kneer, also show the dynamics in which the league moves.

In these troubled times, the fans and stakeholders of SC DHfK Leipzig remains hope that the right decisions will be made to master the challenges and strive for a successful season. The developments around Andri Runarsson will surely be followed in detail in the coming days, and maybe the SC DHfK can soon give a outlook on positive changes, while at the same time accepting the sporting challenges.

For further information about Andri Runarsson, interested parties here can read. Current developments in the handball league can also be found on sportbild.de Handball-world.news.