Future of coach Thomas Stamm: Extension if successful in the 2nd league?

Future of coach Thomas Stamm: Extension if successful in the 2nd league?

Dynamo Dresden is looking forward to an exciting time in the 2nd Bundesliga. The head coach Thomas Stamm, who at the age of 42 successfully led the club from the 3rd league to the second highest German league, has a contract until June 30, 2026. But planning for the future is on the club management's agenda, because the question of a possible contract extension casts its shadow ahead. Picture reports that they would like to start talks about a contract extension in the autumn, but depending on the performance in the new season.

The club plans to wait out the first few months of the season. A successful start to the season could lead to Stamm receiving an offer for two more years, possibly even with clauses tied to relegation. Stamm himself has made it clear that he wants to concentrate on preparation and does not currently consider the contract negotiations to be crucial. He feels comfortable in the club and has clear priorities in his sporting work.

New squad and a breath of fresh air

A lot has happened at Dynamo in the last few weeks. The squad for the 2025/26 season is being intensively designed. Christoph Daferner remains as the top scorer and has been permanently signed, while Alexander Rossipal from Hansa Rostock is expected to strengthen the defense. Among the changes in the squad there are also departures: contracts for players such as Philip Heise, Tom Berger, Phillip Böhm, Mika Baur and Andi Hoti expire on June 30th. In particular, Andi Hoti, who came on loan from Magdeburg, is expected to stay at the club and his transfer is on the home stretch.

The plans also include a loan from Paul Lehmann to SC Verl. And the club was also busy in its initial preparations for the new season: Dynamo started preparations for the season on June 22nd. The new additions, such as 19-year-old Marlon Faß from the U19 of TSG Hoffenheim, should develop further at Dynamo and bring new impulses. LR Online offers a look at the current squad structure, which includes both experienced players and young talent.

A look into the past

The background to the coaching question is not entirely simple. In the past, the club experienced more turbulent times under former coaches such as Alexander Schmidt, who was quickly sacked after promotion in 2021. At that time, Schmidt immediately received a new contract, but did not make it through the critical phase. Sports director Thomas Brendel is positive about Thomas Stamm, but remains vague in his statements about the contract extension. Day24 highlights that the uncertainties surrounding a contract extension could also influence newcomers who want to work under a particular coach.

Overall, the exciting question is how the collaboration between Dynamo and Thomas Stamm will develop. With the first kick-off of the new season, the big goal will be to demonstrate the team's performance and thus possibly win the trust of the club's management and fans. Even though there are still many uncertainties at the moment, there is still great anticipation for what is to come.