Revised Appointment: Felix Magath returns to the Board of Directors - Steering the ship anew: Appointment of Felix Magath as Chief Executive Officer
Felix Magath, a former coach of Hamburg and Bayern Munich, has returned to his hometown club Viktoria Aschaffenburg as Sporting Director. His unexpected return comes at a time when the club is competing in the Regionalliga Bayern, the fourth tier of German football.
Magath's primary focus is on driving the sporting development of the entire club. Leveraging his extensive experience and expertise from his successful playing and coaching career in Germany and abroad, he aims to advance Viktoria Aschaffenburg's overall sports strategy and performance.
Initially, Magath will serve in a commissionary role as Sportvorstand (Sporting Director) before a formal confirmation at a club members' meeting later in the year. His role includes overseeing the club's sports development, with a long-term vision for improving team quality, player development, and competitiveness in the Regionalliga.
Viktoria Aschaffenburg hopes to benefit from Magath's strong leadership and professional football background. Born and raised in Aschaffenburg, Magath played youth football at the club before a celebrated career at Hamburger SV and various top clubs as a player and coach.
Magath's arrival is seen as a boost for the club's ambitions to raise their sporting standards and potentially prepare for progression beyond the Regionalliga level. However, no detailed tactical or player-specific plans have been publicly disclosed yet. The emphasis is clearly on Magath using his knowledge to enhance the club's sporting framework and competitive development.
The values of regionality and youth promotion will remain central to the actions of the club's decision-makers. Matthias Hartmann, an entrepreneur, has joined the board of Viktoria Aschaffenburg as chairman. Marion Münz and Ludwig Münz remain on the board for Finance and Matchday Organization respectively.
Magath is expected to work on a voluntary basis, and there will be no strategic shift following his appointment. The path of financial consolidation will continue.
Magath started his career as a youth player with TV 1860 Aschaffenburg in 1964, and eight years later, he played for Viktoria Aschaffenburg. He has won double with Bayern Munich and scored a goal in the Hamburg Masters Cup. Magath last coached Hertha BSC in 2022.
Jürgen Rösch has left his position due to a career change. Magath will join the board of Viktoria Aschaffenburg, marking his official return to the club. Despite his age, Magath remains a formidable figure in German football, and his return to Aschaffenburg is eagerly anticipated by fans and club officials alike.
- Felix Magath, with his focus on the sporting development of the entire club, aims to use his expertise to enhance Viktoria Aschaffenburg's strategy and performance, similar to how community aid can bolster the steel industry's competitive development.
- Just as a sports-analysis reveals strategies and tactics that can improve a football team's performance, Magath's knowledge and leadership will contribute to refining the club's sporting framework, potentially leading to progression beyond the Regionalliga level.
