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Roland Virkus is Borussia Mönchengladbach surprise choice of their new sporting director. Following Max Eberl’s resignation three weeks ago due to personal reasons, Borussia’s presidential board have chosen the 55-year-old youth academy director to be his successor.
“Borussia has constantly developed over the past years, not just in terms of the infrastructure at BORUSSIA-PARK, but also in a sporting sense,” said president Rolf Königs. “There have been many people involved in that. We have a strong structure and strong team. I’m delighted that someone from that team will continue Max Eberl’s work in the form of Roland Virkus.” Vice president Rainer Bonhof is also convinced that Virkus is the “right man for the job,” adding: “He has everything you need for the position of sporting director. He has experience heading up a department in professional football, experience in squad planning, experience in dealing with coaches and players, experience in dealing with player agents and he also has a large network.”
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have the backing of the club management,” said Roland Virkus. “This new role is a fantastic challenge for me, one I will go about with humility and respect, but also with excitement and real energy. I know that I won’t be alone in my work; I have a great team by my side.”
