This was the result of an intensive season analysis on Thursday, in which, in addition to Rose, managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke, the outgoing sports director Michael Zorc, his designated successor and still licensed player boss Sebastian Kehl and consultant Matthias Sammer also took part.
“This day is not an easy one for any of us, because mutual respect was, is and will be great. After a season that was unsatisfactory for various reasons, we had to realize that we didn’t get the most out of our opportunities in many areas “Watzke said.
Source: jti/dpa/sid