HSV discussed Magath as board member and coach – criticism of Boldt

“Abendblatt” report

There were still a few details to be clarified on Monday evening, but according to consistent media reports, there are no longer any serious doubts about the employment of coach Steffen Baumgart at Hamburger SV. The 52-year-old’s performance is planned for Tuesday, it is said. The fact that, given the sporting stagnation, the North Germans are in serious danger of also ruining their sixth attempt at returning to the Bundesliga apparently prompted the club’s supervisory board to take a closer look and not just shed light on the position of the head coach. According to the “Hamburger AbendblattA major solution is said to have been discussed internally with a well-known HS representative: Felix Magath.

The 70-year-old, who has great achievements as a player, coach and manager and once won the European Cup with the second division team, should, in the opinion of individual supervisory boards, take over as sports director and coach in person, which resulted in the immediate departure of Jonas Boldt would have. That idea was voted on after the weak start to the second half of the season, but a majority could not be found in favor of it. Even before the turn of the year, there had been discussions about Boldt, who was seen as increasingly critical, but a vote was reportedly in his favor 4:2. Club icon Magath was recently called upon once again by shareholder and investor Klaus-Michael Kühne.

The 42-year-old Boldt is accused internally of having stuck with head coach Tim Walter for a very long time, possibly too long. The control committee expected that a new trainer would be presented during the winter break so that he would have enough preparation time to rehearse an adapted style of play. Ultimately, Boldt was allowed to remain in office so that he could make one last big decision – the enthronement of a new coach who would attack promotion. According to the report, there will be an open analysis of Boldt’s future next summer.

The former Leverkusen player has been in charge of HSV’s sporting fortunes since 2019, but was never able to successfully position the club for the Bundesliga despite existing merits such as a newly reignited euphoria and signed sponsorship contracts. He also failed to replace Mario Vuskovic (22), who had been banned from doping for some time, in central defense. The fact that Boldt failed to add additional staff in the winter is said to have caused a lack of understanding among the supervisory board. The fact that he is said to have increasingly lost support has not escaped Boldt’s attention, which is why it does not seem impossible that he will forestall a dismissal in the summer.

New coach: HSV decided on Baumgart and against Thorup

But first it’s about the current critical situation of HSV, third in the second division: Boldt is said to have decided in favor of ex-Cologne coach Baumgart over the Dane Johannes Thorup (35), who successfully looks after FC Nordsjaelland. The actual plan was to rely on previous assistant Merlin Polzin until the end of the season – like in the away game in Rostock (2:2) – and then bring in an experienced coach for the new season. Paderborn’s Lukas Kwasniok is said to have been particularly suitable for this variant. According to TM information, it is also very valued on the Elbe. In the meantime, HSV has come to the realization that action must be taken immediately and that we can no longer wait for a new coach.

Baumgart, who is expected to lead his first training session this Tuesday, stepped down, according to the “Hamburger Morgenpost“was determined in the contract negotiations because he actually saw himself as a first division coach. He could not reach his salary from his time at 1. FC Cologne – a rumored 150,000 euros per month – in Hamburg. The resulting difference could be offset by a possible promotion bonus, and Baumgart’s salary in the Bundesliga is likely to increase. The Rostock native and declared HSV sympathizer is said to have prepared meticulously before the talks with his future employer and thought a lot about the existing squad.

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