Stuttgart / Fürth (dpa / lby) - According to a media report, Greuther Fürth's managing director Rachid Azzouzi has aroused the interest of VfB Stuttgart. In the event of a separation from sports director Sven Mislintat, the Bundesliga soccer team could approach Azzouzi or sports director Marcus Mann from Hannover 96. Specifically, the two traded candidates, whose names are not commented on by VfB, are said to have not yet been spoken to. This was reported by the "kicker" on Monday.
Azzouzi extended his contract with the Franconian second division team in May 2021 "very long-term", reportedly until the summer of 2026. The former professional had led Fürth twice to the Bundesliga with a low budget.
After initial talks between Mislintat and Stuttgart's CEO Alexander Wehrle last week, no decision had been made on Monday morning. Negotiations are primarily about Mislintat's future. The squad planner's contract expires on June 30, 2023. Also the question of whether the previous interim coach Michael Wimmer should be promoted to head coach, or a new coach for the table 16, which is threatened with relegation. will take over has not yet been answered.
Wehrle had emphasized last week not to let himself be put under pressure when making the decision. However, there should be clarity before the start of training on December 12th.
