Hertha's termination was deemed justified by Kahn, stating it was not morally acceptable.
Hertha BSC, the Bundesliga 2 side, is still searching for a successor to outgoing CEO Tom Herrich, with the position remaining vacant. Several prominent candidates, including Jonas Boldt, Jochen Sauer, Felix Magath, and Ralf Rangnick, have reportedly turned down the position.
In late June, media outlets reported that Oliver Kahn, former national player and former FC Bayern's chairman, was in talks with Hertha BSC's leadership for the CEO position. However, Kahn decided to turn down the offer due to timing not being right. The exchange between Kahn and Hertha BSC's leadership was reported to be open, constructive, and professional.
Recently, it seems that a lesser-known former Hoffenheim manager, Peter Göhrlich, is in the running for the CEO position at Hertha BSC. The details of Göhrlich's potential involvement with the club are not yet clear.
The timeline for filling the CEO position at Hertha BSC is currently uncertain. It is not specified whether other candidates are still being considered for the role.
The search for a successor to Tom Herrich continues, with the club looking for the right fit to lead them forward. As the situation develops, updates will be provided.
- In light of the ongoing search for a new CEO at Hertha BSC, there have been reports of consideration for Lesser-known former Hoffenheim manager, Peter Göhrlich.
- The former footballer and former FC Bayern's chairman, Oliver Kahn, previously showed interest in the CEO position at Hertha BSC, but decided against it due to timing not being right.