case for court? Hannover 96 announces Zimmermann and two assistant coaches
96 confirmed Jan Zimmermann’s termination because of a clause. The released coach had signed a contract until 2023, including a termination clause that applies if 96 performs worse than ninth place. The picture had reported about it. Is Zimmermann suing against the dismissal?
Hanover.After eight games without a win, a 0:4 in Karlsruhe and relegation place 16 in the second division, Hannover 96 released head coach Jan Zimmermann and assistant coach Jens Jansen. An understandable step, especially since Zimmermann does not meet his own expectations and those of the club. Zimmermann and his trusty assistant had signed ahead of the 2023 season. Nevertheless, 96 wish now, plus assistant coach Kai Hesse. The reason for this is a clause in the contracts that 96 now drew. The Bild newspaper reported on this, 96 confirmed the process.
From July 1st, Zimmermann, Jansen and Hesse will no longer receive a salary. Good for Hannover 96, but what about the coaches. With Hessen 96 already unites. It is unclear whether Zimmermann and Jansen will accept the termination. Because: The clause allows the club to quit if 96 performs worse than ninth place. 96 was in 16th place when Zimmermann was released in November and ended up in 11th place.