The Swiss newspaper “Blick” had previously reported that Breitenreiter’s departure in Zurich was “a done deal”. On Saturday, the “kicker” reported that Breitenreiter was a candidate in Hoffenheim.
Successor to Sebastian Hoeneß?
With nine games without a win at the end of the season, the Kraichgauers had lost a place in the European Cup as they were ninth in the table, previously TSG had even been on course for the Champions League. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß therefore had to leave this week after two years in office.
Breitenreiter has a lot of Bundesliga experience
Breitenreiter rose to the Bundesliga in 2014 with SC Paderborn and in 2017 with Hannover 96. In between, he coached FC Schalke 04. After a break between 2019 and 2021, he was hired in Zurich and led FC to the title. His contract there runs until the summer of 2023, which is why he would have to pay a fee. According to “Sport Bild”, Breitenreiter can leave the Swiss champions this summer with an opt-out clause. Accordingly, an interested club would have to put 300,000 euros on the table.
Source: SWR