Heidenheim's long-serving manager Frank Schmidt has announced his departure from the club, ending a remarkable tenure that saw him guide the team from the lower divisions to the Bundesliga. The announcement came as a surprise to many, with Schmidt having become synonymous with the club's historic rise through German football.
Schmidt, who has been at the helm since 2007, oversaw Heidenheim's progression from the fifth tier to the top flight, achieving promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in the club's history in 2023. His departure marks the end of one of the longest managerial reigns in European football.
