Zimmermann successor
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Borussia Dortmund regulated the successor of U23 coach Jan Zimmermann. As expected, U19 coach Mike Tullberg will be promoted and will take over the office for the coming season. The 39-year-old, with whom it initially looked as if the paths could separate, signed a contract until June 30, 2028.
Tullberg was already in his first BVB year 2019/20, but he was more successful with the A-Juniors. Tullberg became the U19 West German champion three times and reached the final for the German championship, and the title was cheered in 2022. After the dismissal of Nuri Şahin, he received trust in the professionals (seven points) for three games at the end of January, but returned to the U19 after the obligation of Niko Kovac.
“We are very happy to present Mike Tullberg as a new U23 trainer and are convinced that he will develop, develop and prepare the young talents of the U23 with his knowledge and experience. The coming season confidently, ”said sports director Lars Ricken.
The Dortmund reserve is three game days before the end of the season. the 3rd league in the middle of the fight for relegation. The lead over the relegation places is three points. The U19 will meet FC Bayern next Sunday (11 a.m.) in the quarter-finals of the A-Junior Championship.
Tullberg added: “I am very pleased that I will continue to be part of the BVB in the future and that we have agreed on an early extension until 2028. That makes me proud. I can fully identify with the club, my family feels extremely comfortable here in the region. In the past few years, I have experienced many special moments at Borussia Dortmund and I am absolutely motivated with our U23 and the development of ours To promote talents in my new position. “