Contini is definitely leaving Grasshoppers – an interview with Miroslav Klose

Coach castling in Zurich

After Giorgio Contini’s resignation at the end of August, it is only clear that he will definitely not stay with the Grasshoppers. After the announcement of the termination, Contini said that he could imagine continuing to work for the club – but only on the condition that the squad planning for the next season progresses. Sports director Bernt Haas informed the 49-year-old on Friday that the “Hoppers” will start the next season with a new coach.

It is not yet known who that will be. The “View» but brings an interesting name into play: the people of Zurich are said to have already had initial talks with Miroslav Klose. And further negotiations are imminent. The 44-year-old is currently without a club after being sacked by Austrian first division club Altach in March. Before his time in Vorarlberg, he was assistant coach of the first team and coach of the U17 at FC Bayern and assistant coach in the German national team.

From Fischer to Klose: The record goalscorers of the DFB team

12 Klaus Fischer – 32 goals in 45 games

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As of March 13, 2023

11 Fritz Walter – 33 goals in 62 games

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10 Oliver Bierhoff – 37 goals in 70 games

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9 Michael Ballack – 42 goals in 98 games

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8 Uwe Seeler – 43 goals in 72 games

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7 Thomas Muller – 44 goals in 121 games

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6 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 45 goals in 95 games

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5 Jurgen Klinsmann – 47 goals in 108 games

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4 Rudi Voller – 47 goals in 90 games

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3 Lukas Podolski – 49 goals in 130 games

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2 Gerd Muller – 68 goals in 62 games

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1 Miroslav Klose – 71 goals in 137 games

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