Oliver Ruhnert becomes a member of the Wagenknecht group.
Though Oliver Ruhnert currently works for Union Berlin, he remains dedicated to the Left Party in his hometown, Iserlohn. Soon, this commitment will conclude as Ruhnert has decided to join Sahra Wagenknecht's newly-formed party, BSW. Party insiders shared this news with "Der Spiegel."
BSW has gained a significant supporter: Oliver Ruhnert. The 52-year-old soccer manager has requested to become a member in the new organization. According to reports, Ruhnert's application is expected to be accepted.
Recently, Union Berlin introduced Horst Heldt as the club's new Managing Director of Sport. This prompted Ruhnert's decision to step down as the club's Managing Director. In Berlin, the 52-year-old intends to focus on his former role as a chief scout. He originally held this position upon joining Union Berlin from Schalke 04, where he was the head of the youth department. In his first season, he was promoted to Managing Director of Sport.
Throughout the years, Ruhnert has shown an interest in politics and has expressed his support for Wagenknecht. In "Sport Bild," he expressed his enthusiasm for her project, stating, "I find her project interesting and exciting." In the past, Ruhnert was the parliamentary group leader of the Left Party in Iserlohn's city council.
Wagnerknecht excited about "top man" joining BSW
"We've gained a 'top man' in Oliver Ruhnert," Wagenknecht stated in "Der Spiegel" regarding the 52-year-old's move to her party. She continued, "He knows how to secure a place in the Bundesliga, how to compete at this level, and how to challenge these supposedly larger, intimidating adversaries." BSW may greatly benefit from Ruhnert's addition.
It's unclear if Ruhnert will actively participate in the BSW party. Briefly reported in the "Bild" newspaper, the previous few years working as Union Berlin's Managing Director were challenging for Ruhnert, especially during the last season when the team barely avoided relegation as Champions League starters. Therefore, his intent was to relinquish his public presence and responsibility.
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Following his decision to step down as Union Berlin's Managing Director of Sport, Oliver Ruhnert has expressed his interest in politics and has chosen to support Sahra Wagenknecht's new party, BSW. As a fervent supporter of Wagenknecht and her political project, Ruhnter's influence in the world of soccer, having managed clubs like Union Berlin and Schalke 04, could prove invaluable to BSW's bid to challenge opposition in the German political landscape.
Having successfully guided Union Berlin to secure a place in the Bundesliga and experiencing numerous challenges during his tenure at the club, Ruhnter may not be actively involved in BSW's political activities but could potentially contribute his strategic insights and soccer expertise to the party, benefiting the organization in its pursuit of gaining traction in the political sphere.
Source: www.ntv.de
