Wants to go to the Bundesliga with Baumann
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FC Schalke 04 would like to stand outwards for a clear uniform line and continuity in the future. “If new responsible persons are added, they always make changes with their ideas. This is correct, because this widens. At the same time, we want to make an increasing attention to the fact that the guidelines specified by the association will also be met. We also discussed this with Frank Baumann. is supported.
The designated new sports director Baumann takes on a role at another club in various positions at Werder Bremen on July 1, after 14 years in various positions at Werder Bremen. “I think he has not signed a long -term contract on Schalke to play the next five years 2nd league. So, very clearly: Of course, the goal of Schalke 04 remains to return to the Bundesliga permanently. In order to formulate goals for 2025/26, I think it is a bit early, at least we have to wait for the transfer summer. want, ”said Tillmann.
First official act for the 49-year-old Baumann: The search for a trainer. The previous chief coach Kees van Wonderen will leave the royal blue in summer. Tillmann defended himself: “If it is said that I would blaspheme or intrigue, like now when it comes to the topic around Kees, then it annoys me. Because it is simply not true. I would expect that you are better informed. I think I’m very open and transparent with people. Criticism is okay if it is fair and factual.”
The separation from Van Wonderen had not passed the stage noiseless because the Dutch complained about the lack of backing the bosses and had initiated his end. “I did not find the way in order. We have clear rules that we clarify the content internally, especially before you express something externally. We maintain a regular exchange internally, also in the constellation with Kees, Youri (Mulder; d. Red.) And Ben (manga). There are therefore there are enough ways to talk about things. I don’t think they are from the media,” says Tillmann.
The S04 boss “called directly” the trainer and heard the feeling of “encountering understanding”. “According to his statement, his criticism was not at all his intention. He apologized for that. That is okay for me, I see the basic message that he wanted to try. Namely that it is incredibly difficult to work as a trainer in an association where essential things change. Sports director Mulder said as a result of the announced separation of Van Wonderen self -criticism: “Kees kept a little bit of the mirror to us. If we want to succeed in Schalke here, everyone has to stand in a row. He didn’t have this feeling. I think he was a little bit right.”
Candidate Beginning and Raúl: Tillmann comments on the Schalke coaching search
Tillmann now said: “We have already known the topic, have already discussed it internally and evaluate it similarly. We see and know that we need more consistency, especially at the decision-makers-as discussed at the beginning. We are in the bring debt. We accept that. And I believe that we are on the right track with the decision for Frank Baumann.” The board boss did not really want to comment on candidates for the coaching position-for example ex-FCK coach Markus Begin. “Contrary to some representations that we have already negotiated with candidates, it is the case that the talks will only start soon. So if you will be our interlocutors, I cannot say at the moment that the final list of candidates will be promptly.”
Once again, speculation is speculated about a possible return of ex-striker star Raúl, who has been responsible for Real Madrid Castilla since 2019. But it should remain. Although his contract ends with the second team of royal people in the summer and the 47-year-old is probably planning to say goodbye. “Of course, the name Raúl triggers a lot among people, which is very clear,” said Tillmann and at the same time braked: “What would be important in our situation is a trainer who speaks German and who understands the 2nd league in Germany and knows what it takes. Our medium-term goal is not to come to the Champions League and to play real Madrid foot To establish Bundesliga. ” Four game days before the end of the season only finished 13th- both the ascent and the descent are far away.