Union announces unexpected coaching choice! 📣
The hunt is over!
Union Berlin, renowned for their shrewd decisions, have picked a surprise successor for the departed Urs Fischer (57)! Stepping in as the new head coach is none other than Nenad Bjelica (52) 💼
The official announcement was made on a bustling Sunday.
Union Berlin also disclosed a striking decision regarding their co-coaching position. Marie-Louise Eta (32) will continue to support the boys in blue, at least until the return of Sebastian Bönig (42/taking a break for personal reasons) 🤝
So, what can fans expect from this coaching double-act?
Who is Nenad Bjelica?
Familiar name, new face?! Well, the Croatian may not leap off the footballing radar, but he's far from a novice in the game! A former Red Devil, Bjelica laced up his boots for 1. FC Kaiserslautern between 2001 and 2004 🏆
His footballing journey spans far beyond Germany, taking him to Spain and Austria. Post-playing career, he embarked on his coaching journey, leading teams in Carinthia and even coached Lustenau, Wolfsberger AC, and Austria Wien 📜
Later, he spread his coaching wings in Italy and Poland, eventually returning home to Croatia, guiding Dinamo Zagreb to league victories and a cup win 🏆🥳
Where has he been?
Most recently, Bjelica called the shots at Trabzonspor in Turkey, coaching them to four wins and four defeats in the SüperLig 🇹🇷
Why Union Berlin?
Ratings soared with rumors of international star Raúl (47) potentially taking charge. But, it wasn't to be. Instead, Union Berlin's brass opted for a fresh face!
The challenge:
Tasked with lifting Union Berlin from 17th place in the Bundesliga, Bjelica is ready to roll up his sleeves and help the relegated Champions League club soar!
So, buckle up for an exhilarating journey as we watch this new coaching duo breathe life into Union Berlin next season! 😎
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