VfB Oldenburg: It's a shame and Schachten are shaping the future of the club!

VfB Oldenburg: It's a shame and Schachten are shaping the future of the club!

VfB Oldenburg has taken a clear course: Katja Schade and Sebastian Schachten form the club's new management. This decision was announced on October 13, 2025 and the two assume responsibility following the surprise dismissal of Michel Weinberg, who left office on September 30. Schade and Schachten have already been entrusted with his successor on an interim basis after Weinberg was dismissed on July 31st. They seem to have successfully mastered this phase - now the step towards official confirmation has been taken.

“Changes were necessary,” said board member Helmut Jordan. The chairman of the supervisory board, Andreas Niehaus, also expressed his hope for fresh perspectives through these personnel changes. In a constantly changing sporting environment, new impulses are needed to keep the club stable in the 3rd league.

The new leadership

Katja Schade brings with her extensive experience from her time on the board of VfB Oldenburg, while Sebastian Schachten previously worked as sporting director. Both are highly regarded within the club and could prove to be a permanent management solution. “Schachten has already expressed interest in serving as managing director for a longer period of time,” reports kicker.de.

The challenge for the duo is clear: VfB Oldenburg not only has to develop athletically, but also organizationally and economically. The requirements for licensing, sponsorship and marketing are growing, which is why the search for a new sporting director or squad planner should be pushed forward at full speed. Many applications have already been submitted, but the successor has not yet been finally clarified.

On the right track?

The course has been set at VfB Oldenburg and the expectations of the new management are high. Fans and members hope for a positive development under Schade and Schachten. The club's long-term strategy is to gain a foothold in the 3rd league and to continuously improve its sporting performance. The commitment of the new managing directors could be the foundation for VfB Oldenburg not only to exist in the future, but also to flourish. It remains to be seen what steps the duo will take next.

The reporting on the developments shows the picture of a club that is determined to bring new life into its organization - a good sign for the future of VfB Oldenburg, where a lot is happening and the next few months could be exciting. More details are sure to follow in the coming weeks as fans eagerly follow further developments.

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