Fortuna Düsseldorf: Change in management - Klaus Allofs takes over from Alexander Jobst

Fortuna Düsseldorf is starting a new chapter. With immediate effect, Klaus Allofs takes over as the managing director of the 2nd Bundesliga club from Alexander Jobst. The decision was made at a board meeting on Wednesday evening.

Fortuna Düsseldorf presents Klaus Allofs as its new managing director. The former Bundesliga professional and sports director has signed a contract with the second division club until June 30, 2026. Allofs succeeds Alexander Jobst, who left Fortuna Düsseldorf at his own request at the end of October 2022.

Allofs is a well-known figure in German football. As a player, he played for Fortuna Düsseldorf, 1. FC Köln, Werder Bremen and Kaiserslautern, among others. He was also part of the German national team that won the 1990 World Cup. After his playing career, Allofs worked as a sports director for Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg, among others.

Allofs is considered a successful manager. Under his leadership, Werder Bremen won the DFB Cup in 1999 and 2004. Wolfsburg became German champions in 2009 under Allofs.

Fortuna Düsseldorf is currently in 11th place in the 2nd Bundesliga. The club hopes that Allofs will lead the team back to the Bundesliga.

Statements on the change in management at Fortuna Düsseldorf:

Klaus Allofs: "I am very happy to be back at Fortuna Düsseldorf. I have great memories of my time here as a player. I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together." Alexander Jobst: "I wish Klaus Allofs all the best for his new task. I am convinced that he will be successful at Fortuna Düsseldorf." Thomas Röttgermann (President of Fortuna Düsseldorf): "We are very happy to have Klaus Allofs on board. He is a very experienced manager who has already proven his qualities at other clubs."