Düsseldorf confirm staff layoffs as Samir Arabi is named new sporting director
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Fortuna Düsseldorf's worst fears have become a reality with their relegation to the 3.Liga forcing the club to lay off staff and release the following statement:
"Due to relegation to the 3rd division, we have unfortunately been forced to make drastic cuts at all levels and had to say goodbye to many valued employees this week for operational reasons.
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"These are decisions that hurt us all, because those affected bear no responsibility for this situation and must now bear the consequences of the sporting development.
"We would like to sincerely thank all affected employees for your tireless dedication and your passion for Fortuna.
"With your commitment, you were a vital pillar of our club day in and day out. We wish you all the best for your future, both professionally and personally".
After it was confirmed that Sven Mislintat would be vacating his position, the Rhineland club's newly appointed sporting director Samir Arabi discussed their circumstances.
“It's a very difficult situation because it involves personal tragedies that come with professional football. I can empathize with the situation – Arminia Bielefeld faced a similar situation in the 3. Liga in 2011.
“I come from the Rhineland. When we first made contact, it quickly became clear to me that I had a strong desire to develop and build something here.
"We have a lot of decisions to make. I've had several conversations over the past few days to get a feel for certain people. I'll continue to do so in the coming days to get a better sense of things.
"It's not about building castles in the air, but about rolling up our sleeves and getting down to business.Fortuna Düsseldorf is a big club and will remain a big club.
"Expectations are high, and I'm aware of that. We need to have ambitious, but also realistic goals. We have to get out of this league. But that also means we have to create the necessary financial framework.
"We have to work on that in parallel to increase the likelihood that the club will return to where it belongs. This city, this location – this shouldn't normally be third-division football," Arabi added.