ÖFB in transition: Bartosch is planning talks with Rangnick and Annerl!

ÖFB in transition: Bartosch is planning talks with Rangnick and Annerl!

There is excitement in the ÖFB! Wolfgang Bartosch has taken over as interim president following the resignation of Klaus Mitterdorfer. Bartosch, a doctor of law, is planning a conversation with team boss Ralf Rangnick. According to Bartosch, he is satisfied with the performances under Rangnick so far, but would like a better record for the European Championships and the Nations League. “I am very pleased with our team’s game and hope for a big success in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup,” he was quoted as saying Salzburg News.

However, the dismissal of managing director Bernhard Neuhold, which will take effect at the end of May 2025, causes Rangnick to be angry. Bartosch has made it clear that this decision will not change. There are also rumors circulating about a secret plan to return Thomas Hollerer as CEO, while Bartosch strongly contradicts this. “I rule out Hollerer returning as CEO,” said Bartosch. During these turbulent times, Bartosch also has Hartberg President Brigitte Annerl in mind, who is considered a possible successor to his position Small newspaper reported.

The unrest in the ÖFB is further intensified by internal criticism of Bartosch. After taking over the presidency on Friday, he is confronted with opponents within the association and must prepare for the upcoming talks in order to ensure stability in the team.