By Michael Kryschak@michaelkryschak

Bochum: Contract extension during relegation battle

Bochum have extended the contract of coach Dieter Hecking until June 2027. The clubs is currently fighting against relegation to the 2. Bundesliga.
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    A huge sign of trust: Bochum have extended the contract of headcoach Dieter Hecking, which would have run out next month, until June 2027. The coach had the following to say about his contract extension:

    “I have always emphasized how comfortable I feel at Bochum and that I can definitely imagine looking after this great club even in the event of relegation - if the conditions are right.”

    Bochum are currently last in the Bundesliga and need to get at least 4 points out of the remaining two games (against Mainz and St. Pauli) in order to have a chance at getting hold of rank 16th - the highest possible position for Bochum this season.

    If they can achieve this unlikely scenario, they will face the 3rd ranked team of the 2. Bundesliga in a relegation battle. 

    Dirk Dufner, the CEO Sport of VfL Bochum, praised Hecking's work at Bochum: “We are all convinced that the constellation of Dieter Hecking and VfL Bochum is a very good fit for both sides and that he is the right coach for us - regardless of the league.”

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