The post had been vacant at Wolfsburg since Peter Christiansen, who had occupied the role since July 2024, was dismissed back in March. Now, the Wolves have opted for an internal solution to fill the vacancy, with Hecking to take on the position as the club looks to restructure and plan for the upcoming 2026/27 season, which they will spend - for the first time in 29 years - outside the top flight in Bundesliga 2, following their relegation play-off defeat to Paderborn. The 61-year-old has signed a deal which runs until 2028.
“We’re delighted that Dieter Hecking will remain part of the VfL family. In Wolfsburg, he stands for team spirit and a strong identification with the club,” emphasised Sebastian Rudolph, chairman of Wolfsburg's supervisory board.
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