Dino Toppmöller is considered a hot candidate for the post of coach at Eintracht Frankfurt. But competition threatens to win over Julian Nagelsmann’s former assistant at FC Bayern.
As the “kicker” reports, Eintracht Frankfurt is not the only club putting out feelers for Toppmöller. Accordingly, there is also interest in the 42-year-old from abroad. However, the specialist magazine does not reveal which clubs are involved.
The only thing that is certain is that Toppmöller wants to be the head coach for the coming season. Further collaboration with Julian Nagelsmann is no longer an option.
Since the trainer’s contract on Säbener Straße is still dated until June 30, 2024, FC Bayern is demanding a fee for Toppmöller, according to “Bild”. According to information from the tabloid, this could amount to up to 500,000 euros.
Toppmöller had already received several offers from other clubs in the past, but always rejected them because the project at FC Bayern appealed to him more, according to the “kicker”.
The 42-year-old last worked for the German record champions as Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant coach, but after his dismissal in March he also had to pack his bags.
Toppmöller developed an excellent reputation in the industry as Nagelsmann’s right-hand man at RB Leipzig and FC Bayern.
In winter he was already traded at VfB Stuttgart when the Swabians, who were threatened with relegation, were looking for a savior. Ultimately, the choice fell on Bruno Labbadia – also because FC Bayern did not (yet) want to let Toppmöller go at the time. Most recently, he was also traded at Club Brugge.
Also Arne Slot candidate at Eintracht Frankfurt?
Toppmöller played for Eintracht Frankfurt himself and was promoted to the Bundesliga in 2003 with SBU. His father Klaus coached the Adlerträger in the 1993/1994 season.
Should Julian Nagelsmann’s former assistant coach continue his career in the Main metropolis, he could directly bring reinforcements to his coaching team. According to information from “Bild”, Xaver Zembrod is also part of the mind games of the Europa League winner.
The two were first at RB Leipzig from 2020 and then at Bayern from 2021 as Nagelsmann assistants. Now the 56-year-old could continue to work with Toppmöller as a confidant and assistant coach.
In addition to Toppmöller, the Dutchman Arne Slot is also one of the Eintracht candidates. The 44-year-old has been working for Feyenoord in his home country since 2021 and is doing a great job there, which should not have gone unnoticed by the SBU managers.