Sturm Graz: New sports director Michael Parensen faces big challenges!

Sturm Graz: New sports director Michael Parensen faces big challenges!

Graz, Österreich - The SK Sturm Graz stands in front of an exciting chapter while the club is underneath. Today, December 10, 2024, the team around coach Jürgen Saumel is fighting against Losc Lille in the Champions League duel. But while the focus is on the pitch, it also boils behind the scenes: sports director Michael Parensen faces violent questions about the transfer situation. "The transfer phase is slowly ushered in," explained Parensen at Graz-Thalerhof Airport, while rumors are borne up about a departure from Jusuf Gazibegovic to 1. FC Köln, the Krone .

new sports director takes on important role

Michael Parensen, previously technical director at Union Berlin, was hired as the new head of sports at Sturm Graz. Club boss Christian Jauk emphasizes that Parensen "knows how to advance with hard work". The 38-year-old succeeded Andreas Schicker, who switched to Hoffenheim. Parensen emphasizes that he wants to continue the successful path of the club, and he sees great potential to develop young players to take over the philosophy of storm. "The Austrian Bundesliga is always a good market for Germany," added Parensen, as well as reported.

A central point for Parensen will be the search for a new head coach after Christian Ilzer recently cleared the field. Jürgen Säumel is currently leading training and has the full support of the club until the winter break. Parensen is optimistic and emphasized that the club is not in the crisis, but is willing to accept the challenges with passion and commitment. "The successful work of Andreas Schicker speaks volumes. I completely identify with the game philosophy of Sturm Graz," said the new sports director, who also plans to bring his family to Graz. This starts a new chapter for Sturm Graz and his fans.