Time for a Change: Rüdiger Fritsch Steps Down as SV Darmstadt 98 President
- Darmstadt's President Resigns from Office
After a whopping 13-year stint as the president of the Second League football club, SV Darmstadt 98, Rüdiger Fritsch (63) has decided to hang up his boots. In a statement released by the club, Fritsch expressed his contentment having set the stage for a smooth transition and a well-prepared successor. "My goal has always been to hand over a well-ordered transition and a well-prepared field to my successor. I now see this moment as having arrived," Fritsch said.
One contender has already thrown their hat in the ring
Leading a vibrant and relentless club like Darmstadt 98 for over a decade requires a considerable amount of energy, Fritsch admits. "But it's also time to step down," he added, expressing his eagerness to explore new horizons beyond football. Fritsch has been a member of the Darmstadt presidency since 2008 and ascended to the role of club president in 2012. Come October, during the regular member meeting, a new club chief will be voted into office. Vice President Markus Pfitzner has already declared his intention to succeed Fritsch.
The race for the presidency in 2025 is heating up, with several potential candidates eyeing the position. Besides Pfitzner, Anne Baumann and Volker Harr are also reportedly in the running[2]. While the exact date for the election has not been disclosed, with Fritsch stepping down, it's anticipated to take place shortly[1][2].
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Despite Rüdiger Fritsch's decision to step down as the president of SV Darmstadt 98, the race for the presidency in 2025 is heating up, with potential candidates like Anne Baumann and Volker Harr reportedly in the running, just like Vice President Markus Pfitzner who has already declared his intention to succeed Fritsch. The transition from Fritsch's leadership at Darmstadt, a city renowned for its football club, to a new club chief, to be voted into office in October, is marking a significant moment of change within the club.
