Overview
- Gladbach confirmed the 39-year-old on a contract running until 2028 after a successful interim spell.
- Polanski took charge following Gerardo Seoane’s dismissal after matchday three and has led the first team since mid-September.
- His team strung together three straight competitive wins, including 4-0 at FC St. Pauli and 3-1 over 1. FC Köln, and reached the DFB-Pokal last 16 by beating Karlsruher SC 3-1.
- The club has risen from 18th to 12th in the Bundesliga and holds a two-point cushion above the relegation play-off place.
- Sporting director Rouven Schröder praised Polanski’s substantive and character qualities, and the former youth and U23 coach called the appointment a proud milestone in his first professional head-coach role.