Bundesliga: Breitenreiter to take charge of Hoffenheim
Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on Tuesday named Andre Breitenreiter, who last season led FC Zurich to the Swiss league title, as their new coach.
"The #TSG principles, playing on the front foot, being courageous, flexible and pro-active, absolutely match my vision of the game. Therefore, I am excited about our future together and my return to the Bundesliga."
Let's get to work! pic.twitter.com/WEyy0Vqnvf
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) May 24, 2022
The 48-year-old, who has previously coached Paderborn, Schalke and Hanover 96 in the Bundesliga, turned around the fortunes of Zurich, who won the Swiss league title by six points.
Hoffenheim have reportedly paid €300 000 to release him from his Zurich contract which had a year to run.
"André Breitenreiter is a very ambitious manager, who is a really good fit for TSG with his attack-minded playing philosophy. He drives team spirit, passion and communication and has had success in all of his previous jobs."
🗣️ Alex Rosen pic.twitter.com/XgaK05tk1H
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) May 24, 2022
Breitenreiter replaces Sebastian Hoeness who was sacked at the end of the season when Hoffenheim finished ninth in Germany’s top flight, six points from the European places having been fourth in December.
Welcome to Kraichgau, André 🔵⚪#TSG have appointed André #Breitenreiter as their new manager. The 48-year-old most recently managed FC Zurich and led the club to the Swiss Super League championship. He has signed a contract with Hoffenheim until 30th June 2024 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/4uHcBRxP3w
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) May 24, 2022
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Breitenreiter, a former striker, says he has “big ambitions” at Hoffenheim, who are targetting a return to Champions League football having last qualified for the group stages in 2018/19.
The club’s principles of playing attack-minded “courageous, flexible” football “absolutely matches my idea of the game”, he added.