Sensational change – coaching legend Belichick is moving to college

“Looking forward to it”

Sensational change: the future of the coaching legend is certain

Bill Belichick and the NFL – until now they simply belonged together. But now the successful coach has announced something surprising.

The football sensation in the USA is perfect: coaching icon Bill Belichick is not returning to the NFL. Instead, he will coach the University of North Carolina team in the future. “I grew up around college football with my father and really enjoyed that time,” said the 72-year-old. “I always wanted to coach in college and am now looking forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill. “

According to media reports, Belichick will receive $30 million for his three-year contract with the Tar Heels. The former coach of the New England Patriots, who won the Super Bowl six times with the NFL franchise from near Boston during his 24-year tenure, is following in the footsteps of his father Steve – who was an assistant coach in North Carolina 70 years ago.

Belichick left the Patriots after the 2023 season. In the current season, the coach, under whom Tom Brady became a quarterback idol, is active as a TV expert. Belichick had been linked to several NFL teams in recent weeks, but now decided to take a different route.