FCK before change: Klos or Pinto as a new sports director?

FCK before change: Klos or Pinto as a new sports director?

The 1st FC Kaiserslautern is facing a crucial personnel decision, since the association is looking for a successor for the former sports director Enis Hajri. Marcel Klos and Sergio Pinto are traded as the most prominent candidates. The discussions about the successor should become more specific after the current transfer period, which ends on February 3.

Currently Marcel Klos, 36 years old, technical director at CFC Genoa 1893 in Italy, is a position that he has been holding since February 2022. His career had previously led him to Vitesse Arnheim in the Netherlands as a technical director. In addition, Klos gained valuable experiences in scouting at Hamburger SV and with lawn ball sport Leipzig. The application for the position as sports director at FCK could illustrate his interest in returning to German football. Sergio Pinto, 44 years old, was mentioned by the "Bild" as a possible successor three weeks ago and could also play an important role in the club.

different roles in focus

FCK managing director Thomas Hengen has already indicated that there are two options for future sporting management. Klos could be signed as a "technical director Sport", while Pinto might bear the title "Sports Director". Both positions differ only in nuances, but both are responsible for squad planning, billing and contract discussions. However, the exact job description will also decide whether the new director will give interviews and sit on the coaching bank on match days.

The decision is expected in February at the earliest, possibly only in March. In the meantime, the current transfer period by Hengen, trainer Markus Beginner and the Scouting team is coordinated. In particular, the search for a central defender is considered an urgent task after Boris Tomiak has switched to Hannover 96. The association also plans to continue working on the squad until the transfer.

positive developments on the square

While the club is working on structural changes behind the scenes, the team shows itself in good shape. This year, victories against SSV Ulm (2-1) and SpVgg Greuther Fürth (4: 2) were already booked. The results not only reflect the team's sporting ambition, but also briefly gave the FCK second place in the table. Players like Ragnar Ache, Faride Alidou and Grant-Leon Ranos were able to make significant contributions in the last game.

summarized the 1. FC Kaiserslautern is at an important turning point. The upcoming personnel decisions could have far -reaching consequences for the sporting orientation of the association. It remains to be seen whether Marcel Klos or Sergio Pinto will ultimately succeed Enis Hajri and how this will affect the future squad policy and the sporting performance of the FCK. "League two" reports comprehensively in this regard, while "The Betze is burning" closely follows the latest developments.