Overview
- Interim coach Dennis Schmitt remains on the touchline for Sunday’s match against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Frankfurt agreed to Riera’s request to coach Celje one last time against Maribor before moving.
- Assistants Pablo Remon Arteta and Lorenzo Dolcetti are set to join Riera after that fixture.
- Riera succeeds Dino Toppmöller following a prolonged winless run and European elimination, with Frankfurt reported eighth in the Bundesliga.
- Multiple outlets cite an estimated €700,000 compensation fee for Celje, which the club has not confirmed.