The future of sporting director Michael Tarnat at relegation-threatened third-division soccer club Erzgebirge Aue is uncertain after just three months in office. Following a general meeting of the supporters' association, the club issued a surprising statement on its website regarding its sporting management with regard to the budget planning for 2026/2027. "From April 1, 2026, it will be clear who will be responsible for planning the squad and putting together a competitive team for the new season," the club announced.
Budget not just for the professionals
President Thomas Schlesinger set the budget target of up to ten million euros. A budget cut of over three million euros has already been planned. Overall, it is not just about the professionals. "In addition to the budget planning for the first team, it is important for us to maintain the basic structures of the club as far as possible.
This includes 50 to 60 jobs in addition to the professional team, the office as well as the youth training center and the stadium brigade for the complete management of the stadium infrastructure," said Schlesinger. There are also 13 other departments such as the wrestlers and the swimmers, "who will continue to need the club as a fist and foundation in the future".
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