Gladbach: Will Gerardo Seoane succeed VfL coach Farke?

Gerardo Seoane, former coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, here on September 30, 2022 before a game against FC Bayern.

Copyright: IMAGO/Michael Weber

It’s not even official yet that Daniel Farke (46) is over after just one season as coach of Borussia Mönchengladbach. But there is already lively speculation about possible successors.

According to the latest rumours, the “Bild” from Friday (May 26, 2023) will not be Farke’s successor, as initially assumed, U23 coach Eugen Polanski (37), but an old acquaintance from the Bundesliga.

According to “Bild”: Gladbach contacts Seoane

Borussia Mönchengladbach is said to have contacted former Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane (44) as a possible successor to controversial coach Daniel Farke. This was reported by the “Bild” newspaper on Thursday evening (May 25).

Accordingly, there is said to have been a first meeting with the 44-year-old, who was replaced by Xabi Alonso (41) in Leverkusen this season.

The Swiss, who also has a Spanish passport and speaks seven languages ​​fluently, is said to be the top favorite to succeed Farke, the tabloid reports.

The thrilling power football that he played in Leverkusen at the beginning and his first season with the Werkself, in which he led the team to third place with 80:47 goals, speak in favor of the ex-Bayer coach.

In addition: Seoane is considered a proven promoter of talent, which should be special to the Borussia bosses. Before he led the Young Boys Bern to three championships in a row in Switzerland, Seoane worked for eight years in the youth department of FC Luzern.

Gladbach’s U23 coach Eugen Polanski, on the other hand, is said to be out of the running for the time being in order to get his UEFA Pro license in peace.

For weeks there has been speculation about a possible exit from Farke in Gladbach at the end of the season. Borussia is currently only in a disappointing eleventh place. Former Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhüttl (55) is also traded around Borussia Park.

And: in the event of Bochum relegation, the name of Thomas Letsch (54) should also be discussed in Gladbach.

(dpa/Fri)