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Christmas surprise: Salzburg brings in Marcus Mann for 2 million!
FC Red Bull Salzburg signs Marcus Mann as their new sports director for a transfer fee of 2 million euros, announced on December 24, 2025.
Christmas surprise: Salzburg brings in Marcus Mann for 2 million!
FC Red Bull Salzburg announced an important personnel appointment today, December 24, 2025: Marcus Mann will be Salzburg's new sports director. The 39-year-old is moving to Austria from Hannover 96, where he worked as sports director. The transfer fee for the new sports director is around two million euros, an amount that is record-breaking for Austrian standards, as salzburg24.at reports.
The decision to sign Mann came in time for Christmas and was officially announced. He takes over the position from Rouven Schröder, who resigned from his position in mid-October. Managing Director Stephan Reiter emphasizes that the selection of the new candidate was made with great care. With his experience in various clubs such as 1. FC Saarbrücken and TSG Hoffenheim, Mann also brings valuable skills with him.
Tasks and challenges
One of Marcus Mann's first challenges will be to find a new club buyer for Lucas Gourna-Douath. In addition, current coach Thomas Letsch's assessment of whether he is capable of winning the championship title and the cup is also on the agenda. The team's winter preparation begins on January 3, 2026, with a friendly against Bayern Munich scheduled just three days later.
Mann has already spoken positively about the new challenge and his first contacts with those responsible at Red Bull Salzburg. In a long-term and permanent contract, he will not only have to manage the sporting fortunes, but also develop strategies to continue to lead the club successfully.
A new chapter
With the signing of Marcus Mann and the extension of the contract with CEO Stephan Reiter, FC Red Bull Salzburg sees itself well prepared for the challenges of the coming year. The club aims to continue to play a central role in domestic football. The realignment under Mann could be the key to optimized sporting results in the upcoming season, while the club also wants to set the course for sustainable development.
For fans and observers, it remains to be seen how the new sports director's strategy will develop in the coming months. The room for change and innovation within the club seems promising, especially due to Mann's dedicated work in the previous stages of his career.