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Schalke 04 Appoints Miron Muslic as New Head Coach
Gelsenkirchen - Schalke 04 has announced that Miron Muslic, a 42-year-old football coach, will take over as the club's head coach. The news came as a surprise, marking Frank Baumann, Schalke's sporting director, first risky decision. Muslic signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until 2027.
Muslic joins Schalke from Plymouth Argyle, a team that recently got relegated from the English Championship. The contract with Plymouth Argyle was due to expire in 2028, but he exercised an exit clause to accept the position at Schalke. The German club negotiated a transfer fee, described as a "high six-figure sum plus bonuses," to secure his services.
Muslic begins his tenure with Schalke 04 with no significant prior roles or achievements at the club to date. The Veltins Arena will now see him leading the team, following his recent appointment and contract signing. More details about his coaching strategies and goals for Schalke 04 are expected to be shared in the official announcement, scheduled for the day after the signing event.
The football world eagerly awaits to see how Muslic will navigate the challenging landscapes of the Bundesliga after starting his coaching career in England's lower leagues. His appointment marks a gamble for Schalke, but one that could potentially pay off with the right leadership and strategies.
Muslic's appointment as Schalke 04's head coach marks a significant shift in European leagues, as he join the Bundesliga club from Plymouth Argyle in England's Championship. The football world anticipates his performance in the challenging landscape of German football, having started his coaching career in the lower leagues of England.
