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New coach Heiner Backhaus: Braunschweig is looking for a breath of fresh air!
Eintracht Braunschweig has introduced Heiner Backhaus as its new head coach. The move from Alemannia Aachen will take place in the 2025/26 season.
New coach Heiner Backhaus: Braunschweig is looking for a breath of fresh air!
Eintracht Braunschweig recently brought new impetus to their own coaching bench by hiring Heiner Backhaus as head coach. The 43-year-old, who previously worked as a coach at Alemannia Aachen, decided on June 17, 2025 to take the step into the second Bundesliga. This move came as a surprise to many Alemannia Aachen fans, and a certain frustration over Backhaus' departure can be felt in Aachen. The loss is particularly painful for the supporters who saw him as the architect of the team's rise last season.
Backhaus himself took the time to say goodbye to his former fans in Aachen. He emphasized that it was important to him not to leave the club without communication and wanted to keep positive memories. In his departure note, he indicated that there may have been some difficulties internally at Alemannia Aachen that contributed to his decision.
Challenge in the second league
At Eintracht Braunschweig they see the change as a significant opportunity for the club. After staying in the second division thanks to a happy relegation win against Saarbrücken, the input of a new coach is particularly welcome. Sports director Benjamin Kessel was optimistic about Backhaus' approach to football and his attitude, which he considers crucial for the upcoming season. A new chapter is now beginning for Backhaus and he is looking forward to working with the team and the fans with the aim of experiencing successful times together.
In his football career, Backhaus was not only a coach, but also active as a midfielder, including at Kickers Offenbach and Union Berlin. His experience in professional football could be invaluable for Eintracht, especially to further develop the team in the coming season.
Outlook for the new season
The future squad will certainly undergo some changes under Backhaus as he strategizes for a successful 2025/26 season. Marc Pfitzner, who looked after the team on an interim basis during the relegation, will remain with the club as an assistant, which ensures a certain degree of continuity and makes it easier for the new coach to get started.
The entire Eintracht family is now standing together to make a strong statement in the coming season. The fans can be curious to see how the team will develop under the new management and whether they can compete successfully in the second Bundesliga. Anyone interested can find information about all coaching changes in the league at this link: Transfer market.