Hannover 96 decide on Titz’s exit – Wagner named as possible successor

According to NDR information, Hannover 96 has internally decided on the Titz‑out and is parting ways with coach Christian Titz; a possible successor is Sandro Wagner, whose name is already being discussed in the media as a candidate. The move comes on September 14, 2026, after the Reds have managed only one win in the first five matches.

Internal decision and lack of confirmation

Officially, Titz's leave has not yet been confirmed, but according to NDR information it has already been decided internally. The move is described as a coaching change in the second Football Bundesliga and is considered unsurprising despite only five games having been played.

For weeks, the media have reported a strained relationship between Titz and managing director Jonas Boldt. Disagreements over transfer policy, squad size and the role of the new goalkeeper Pascal Loretz are said to be key points, with Boldt having brought the keeper from Switzerland and Titz having removed him from the squad after just one game.

Season review and possible succession

The season has been disappointing for Hannover 96 so far: from the first five matches there is only one win, most recently the Reds lost 1‑2 on Friday in Nuremberg. They currently sit in 15th place in the 2nd Football Bundesliga.

Among the candidates, Sandro Wagner is frequently mentioned. Wagner, who was dismissed from FC Augsburg in December after only a few months, is regarded as an experienced coach and could take over from Titz at the Maschsee. The Lower Saxony side have not yet named a permanent successor.

GSN data analysts assess the transfer activities of Wolfsburg, St. Pauli, Hannover, Kiel, Braunschweig and Osnabrück, even though the summer transfer window in Germany is already closed.

Hannover 96 continues to search for a permanent successor to Titz; decisions are expected in the coming weeks as the team tries to improve its current league position.