There was only one thing that Steffen Hofmann ruled out after retiring in 2018: that he would become a coach. And now? The 40-year-old interim coach becomes a permanent solution. “Steffen will remain in office at Rapid II in the spring”, sporting director Zoran Barisic confirms the decision made to the KURIER.
The coaching team is being expanded to strengthen the team: In addition to Franz Maresch, who has the license required for the 2nd division, the 35-year-old Jürgen Kerber from the Rapidler U18 team is moving up.
The best solution”
“I believe that this is the best solution both for the people involved and for the association. Steffen will take this experience further, ”says Barisic.
Just before the start of the season, the 50-year-old had to ask his former playmaker to step in after Zeljko Radovic’s sudden withdrawal. In the meantime, the former talent manager has “found great pleasure in the coaching job,” as Hofmann himself confirms.
