The behind-the-scenes of the separation was announced: Allegations of harassment against Stefan Kuntz.

The behind-the-scenes of the separation was announced: Allegations of harassment against Stefan Kuntz.

11.01.2026 13:50

A striking claim has emerged regarding the departure of Stefan Kuntz, who recently parted ways with Hamburg. It has been alleged that the Bundesliga team Hamburg terminated the contract of Sporting Director Stefan Kuntz not due to family reasons, but because of allegations of sexual harassment. Kuntz had also managed our National Football Team from 2021 to 2023.

Stefan Kuntz, who is 63 years old and managed our national football team between 2021 and 2023, recently parted ways with the Bundesliga team Hamburg, where he had been working for a while.

''I AM LEAVING MY POSITION DUE TO FAMILY REASONS'' HE SAID

The German coach stated in his separation announcement that he was leaving his position due to family reasons, saying, "Sometimes there are things more important than football. This is the case for me right now. I do not wish to say more about this and I ask for respect regarding this matter. I thank the club for a wonderful 1.5 years. I wish the team and all the staff success in the future."

THE BACKSTAGE OF THE SEPARATION: HARASSMENT ALLEGATION

A striking allegation has emerged regarding Stefan Kuntz, who left his position as sporting director in Hamburg. According to a report in the German press, Bild; the reason for Kuntz's departure from the club is not family reasons. It was stated that the experienced coach left his position in Hamburg due to sexual harassment allegations. The report mentioned that the club wanted Kuntz to make such a decision, and the 63-year-old coach also agreed to it.

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