FC Copenhagen has announced the immediate dismissal of sports director Sune Smith-Nielsen in light of the team's poor performance in the current season. The club stated that they have not seen the necessary development or expected results, which has prompted this decision. Chairman Henrik Møgelmose expressed that the decisions made in recent months fell short of their expectations, leading to the conclusion that a change was necessary for the club's future.

Currently, FC Copenhagen sits in seventh place in the Superliga, having opened the spring season with just one point from three matches, marking a disappointing streak. Møgelmose highlighted the seriousness of the challenges facing the club, emphasizing that the current performance levels are incompatible with FC Copenhagen's ambitions. This situation necessitates decisive actions and changes to realign the team with its lofty goals.

Sune Smith-Nielsen was appointed as sports director in the summer of 2024, taking over from Peter 'PC' Christiansen. Prior to his new role, he played a crucial part in developing the club’s youth division. The decision to let him go reflects the club's urgent need for transformation in its operational and strategic approach to restore competitiveness and improve results in future matches.