English club expresses intense displeasure over alleged appointment of Schalke's new coach - Schalke's New Coach, Identified as Muslic, Exhibits Frustration
FC Schalke 04's hunt for a new coach has ignited strong reactions from England, as Plymouth Argyle, a second division relegated club, released a statement in response to reports of talks between their coach Miron Muslic and a team from the 2. Bundesliga.
The English club expressed their disappointment over Muslic's impending departure, stating that he had only just begun his tenure in January. They emphasized the recent hire of new players, along with verbal assurances from Muslic that he was committed to helping Argyle regain their position in the second division.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Schalke has activated an exit clause in Muslic's contract, arranging a payment to release him from his duties at Plymouth. Reportedly, this payment consisted of a mid-six-figure sum plus bonuses.
Media outlets Sky and the WAZ have also suggested that Muslic is now the leading candidate for the Schalke position. However, Hull City remains in contention for the 42-year-old coach, with talks between Muslic and Schalke reportedly advanced in the hiring process.
Previous names discussed in Schalke's coach search included Christian Titz of 1. FC Magdeburg and Lukas Kwasniok of SC Paderborn. However, Muslic's strong background in Belgium, where he led Cercle Brugge to qualification for the UEFA Conference League, seems to have secured him the position at Schalke.
Muslic's last-minute departure from Plymouth has left colleagues and club leadership surprised, as they were not made aware of his intention to leave until shortly before the announcement. This sudden shift has caused some frustration among the Argyle team and staff, who had believed Muslic to be committed to their return to the second division.
The EC countries' principle of free movement of workers may come into play, as Miron Muslic, a coach from Plymouth Argyle in England, is reportedly on the brink of moving to FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga. Moreover, football enthusiasts across Europe will keenly watch Muslic's potential impact on the European leagues, given his impressive track record, including leading Cercle Brugge to the UEFA Conference League qualification.
