Felix Magath takes over at Viktoria Aschaffenburg: A new beginning!

Felix Magath takes over at Viktoria Aschaffenburg: A new beginning!

On August 12th, 2025 there will be exciting news from the regional league: Felix Magath is returning to the world of football and taking on the role of sports director and vice-chairman of the board at Viktoria Aschaffenburg. The native of Aschaffenburg and former player of the club, who was active for Viktoria from 1972 to 1974, brings a wealth of experience to advance the club's sporting development. Magath succeeds Jürgen Rösch, who was previously responsible for marketing and sales and has now left the board. Matthias Hartmann, who is returning as chairman of the board, has already made plans to restructure the club and will turn the levers together with a new team consisting of Marion Münz (finance) and Ludwig Münz (matchday organization). [kicker] reports that the official confirmation will take place at the general meeting in the fall.

Viktoria Aschaffenburg's financial situation is rather tense. The budget for the Regionalliga team is around 200,000 euros, which is not exactly rosy for a sustainable operation. Sponsor trust has been lost, resulting in reduced financial resources. It is obvious that the board ranks have been characterized by many changes and unstable conditions in the past, which further complicates the situation. Magath will first analyze the squad and the sporting situation in detail and work with coach Aytac Sulu and sporting director Sandro Sirigu. The primary goal this season is to stay in the league, while promotion to the 3rd league is considered unrealistic.

A proven way

Magath, who began his career at TV 1860 Aschaffenburg in 1964 and most recently coached Hertha BSC, brings with him enormous knowledge from his long career as a player and coach. He also applied for the HSV presidency in May, but did not find a place in the election. His return to Viktoria Aschaffenburg is a remarkable step as he now volunteers in his hometown. [ZDF] emphasizes that there will be no change in strategy; the focus remains on financial consolidation, regionality and youth development.

The complexity associated with running a football club is also reflected in the tasks that Magath and his team have to take on. According to [sportlexikon], it is important that the coach and sports director perform different functions in order to ensure efficient club management. As sports director, Magath will be significantly involved in putting together the squad and scouting new talent, while at the same time coordinating the organization around the stadium and the competition dates. These structures are essential to ensure sporting success.

With this new sporting leadership, Viktoria Aschaffenburg looks to the future with hope. The coming months will show whether Magath's restructuring and commitment bear fruit. Fans and members of the club can be curious to see how the new team around Felix Magath will perform and whether the goal of staying in the league can be achieved.