Overview
- Dynamo Moscow confirmed Friday that the 47‑year‑old German coach has signed a contract to lead the club through 2029.
- Schwarz said he chose the job because of long‑standing friendships and contacts in Moscow and said he does not ignore the war in Ukraine while framing his priority as coaching the club.
- He previously managed Dynamo from October 2020 to summer 2022, taking the team to the Russian Cup final and third place in the league, and later left for Hertha BSC before being dismissed in April 2023.
- Most recently Schwarz coached MLS side Red Bull New York and the club announced their separation after nearly two years, a move that cleared the way for his return to Russia.
- The appointment follows a pattern of foreign managers taking posts in Russia since 2022 and raises likely reputational questions for Schwarz and Dynamo, with attention now on player reactions, fan response, and the club’s on‑field results.