Christian Titz becomes head coach of Hannover 96 - a fresh start!

Christian Titz becomes head coach of Hannover 96 - a fresh start!

Hannover, Deutschland - Christian Titz takes over the coaching office at Hannover 96

A new wind blows at Hannover 96! After weeks of negotiations, it is now official: Christian Titz becomes head coach of the association in the 2025/26 season. The 53-year-old football teacher changes from 1. FC Magdeburg to a leash and signed a two-year contract. Titz and assistant coach André Kilian took the step together, while Lars Barlemann continues to belong to the Hanover coaching team. Managing Director Marcus Mann describes Titz as a coach with a clear philosophy that leads his team to courageous and intensive football. These are real properties that are needed in Hanover, especially after a disappointing last season.

Hannover 96 has missed promotion to the Bundesliga in the past six years and had to employ three coaches last season: Stefen Leitl, André Breitenreiter and Lars Barlemann. So it is high time that stability comes into the team. Titz certainly has this in his luggage, as he impressively demonstrated in Magdeburg that he can successfully form teams. From one place in the 3rd division, he led the FCM to a third division championship and a great 5th place in the 2nd division in the 2024/25 season. These successes speak for themselves and the fans in Hanover hope for a similar development.

experiences and success

Before his commitment in Magdeburg, Titz also worked as a coach at Hamburger SV, where he demonstrated a good hand and collected 16 points in nine games. A time when he also made close contacts to Hanover's sports director Ralf Becker, who are now coming back. Titz was born in Mannheim in 1971 and began his coaching career after a injury -related termination of his active career. Stations in the young and amateur area, including at FC 08 Homburg, show that he has the necessary tools. Titz is also committed to the patron of the Rheumakinder Association, which underlines his social responsibility.

The fans in Hanover can be excited about Titz 'handwriting in the team's game system. In his idea, Titz emphasized the gratitude for the trust that he is shown. His first training session will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. A press conference on the official performance Titz will be scheduled in the coming days.

Hannover 96 needs a breath of fresh air, and with Christian Titz at the top, there may actually be light at the end of the tunnel. It remains to be seen whether he can lead the Lower Saxony back to the Bundesliga, where the club belongs. The hopes are great and the conclusion of the negotiations could actually be the beginning of a new, successful era.

For more information, the Main-Post gives an insight into Titz ’impressive coaching career. Also on Bundesliga.com can be found detailed information and assessments on this change of coach.