Eintracht Frankfurt: Saudi Arabia tempts ex-coach Glasner in vain

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This article was first published on July 12 at 8:49 am and has since been updated with more information.

“I’ve been in football since I was 18, now I really have time for my family and myself because I’m not constantly thinking about pre-season or the next friendly opponent,” said Oliver Glasner after his departure from Eintracht Frankfurt the “Bild” newspaper and did not see himself taking over a new club, but rather on a creative break. Nevertheless, he is still open to offers – one apparently comes from the financially strong Saudi Pro League.

As the Saudi newspaper “Al Riyadh“Al-Shabab FC wants to convince the Austrian of a commitment after the rejection of ex-Monaco coach Philippe Clement – with a lucrative offer. According to this, the fourth in the table last season offers Glasner more than 6 million euros per year. For comparison: At SGE, the 48-year-old should, according to “Picture’ Earned 2.1 million euros gross, for the initially planned extension almost 3 million euros were planned.

Update July 16, 6:09 p.m.: According to the “Picture” Glasner decided against an engagement with Al-Shabab FC, although the offer is said to have been increased from 6 million to 8 million euros net.

Glasner had won the Europa League with the Hessians during his two-year tenure and reached the cup final last season. After a weak second half of the season and unrest between the club management and the coach, both sides went their separate ways. In 97 games under Glasner, who was replaced by Dino Toppmöller, Eintracht Frankfurt averaged 1.51 points. Al-Shabab FC are looking to replace Vicente Moreno, who has returned to Spain and has taken over from La Liga club UD Almería.

The Saudi Pro League is investing massively in league football and has been attracting big names like Cristiano Ronaldo (38; Al-Nassr), Karim Benzema (35; Ittihad Club) or Steven Gerrard for months, the 43-year-old will be Al’s new coach -Ettifaq, caused a stir worldwide. The aim of sport is to achieve a better image for the country, which has often been criticized for its human rights situation, and the ultimate goal should also be the organization of a world championship.

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