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2d ago

Schalke 04 Eyes Markus Anfang as Coaching Search Intensifies

With Kees van Wonderen set to depart at season's end, speculation grows over Markus Anfang's potential appointment following his Kaiserslautern exit.

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Overview

  • Schalke 04 confirmed Kees van Wonderen will leave his role as head coach after the 2024/25 season, citing the need for a new direction.
  • Chairman Matthias Tillmann acknowledged internal structural issues, describing the club as a 'Riesenbaustelle' and committing to organizational reforms.
  • Van Wonderen publicly criticized the lack of support within the club but later apologized for unintentionally personalizing his comments toward Tillmann.
  • Markus Anfang, recently dismissed by Kaiserslautern, is now widely speculated to be a leading candidate for Schalke's head coach position.
  • Schalke’s leadership, including Frank Baumann and Ben Manga, is prioritizing a German-speaking coach familiar with the league to stabilize the team and push for Bundesliga promotion.