FC Ingolstadt plans for a fresh start on a lower budget, potentially with Sabrina Wittmann as part of the team.
One more swing and a miss for FC Ingolstadt in promoting to 2. Bundesliga
Last chance for a 2. Bundesliga spot evaporates after a 0:3 home loss against Arminia Bielefeld. The Schanzers are now planning their approach for another year in the 3. Liga despite club boss Peter Jackwerth's assertions that the 2022/23 season would be their final attempt with a substantial budget.
Financial constraints loom as a result of the missed playoffs and an Audi Sportpark budget reduction. While CEO Dietmar Beiersdorfer remains optimistic, the future seems less promising, with cuts in the millions planned. The Schanzers will need to lean more on their youth team to stay afloat.
Contracts expiring - Sebastian Grönning among those departing
Jackwerth has confirmed that the club will operate with limited resources, focusing on youth development. Among the eleven professionals with expiring contracts, Sebastian Grönning will definitely not carry on with FC Ingolstadt. His move to Hertha BSC is imminent, although the announcement remains unofficial. Other expensive veterans like Pascal Testroet, Yannick Deichmann, and Ryan Malone could potentially be on the chopping block as well.
Coach Sabrina Wittmann's future uncertain
The appointment of Sabrina Wittmann as head coach last summer didn't yield the desired results, and her position for the next season is still unclear. However, indications point to the Schanzers retaining Wittmann, who has been a part of the Ingolstadt youth system for years and believes in the approach of turning young players into stars.
Fresh off the 0:3 home defeat against Arminia Bielefeld, FC Ingolstadt must embark on a new journey with reduced resources and increased reliance on youth talent. The future obligations and strategies of the club remain uncertain, but one thing is for certain—wins on the pitch are crucial for maintaining fan support and affecting bottom-line results.
- The future of FC Ingolstadt in the European leagues beyond the 2022/23 season appears uncertain, despite club boss Peter Jackwerth's assertions, as financial constraints loom due to missed promotions and budget cuts.
- In a bid to stay afloat, the Schanzers will operate with limited resources, focusing primarily on youth development, with Sebastian Groening among those departing, as his move to Hertha BSC becomes imminent.
- The future of coach Sabrina Wittmann, who was appointed last summer, remains uncertain, yet there are indications that she could be retained due to her belief in the approach of nurturing young talent into stars within the Ingolstadt youth system.
- As the 2025 Bundesliga season approaches, FC Ingolstadt will need to bring in significant wins on the pitch to maintain fan support and improve financial results, given the reduced resources and increased reliance on youth talent.
