Markus Anfang to replace Daniel Thioune at Fortuna Düsseldorf | OneFootball

First reported by Rheinische Post, then multiple outlets reported that Fortuna Düsseldorf are set to hire Markus Anfang as their head coach.

With Düsseldorf 13th in the 2.Bundesliga, they have decided to part ways with Daniel Thioune after three and a half years together. Kicker reports that the reason for this is that the club believe he is unable to turn the club’s current situation around.

During his time, Thioune made Fortuna a top half 2.Bundesliga side, and they came close to promotion in 2024 when they threw away a 3-0 lead to lose on penalties to Bochum in the Relegation Playoff.

Now, Düsseldorf are set to appoint Anfang as their new head coach. He was previously a player for Fortuna between 2006 and 2008 after joining from Duisburg on a free transfer.

Anfang was last in charge of Kaiserslautern, before he was dismissed with the club within touching distance of the promotion places.

The 51-year-old’s coaching history has seen him take charge of 1.FC Köln, Darmstadt, Werder Bremen, Dynamo Dresden, and FCK.

Anfang’s time at Bremen was cut short due to a forged COVID-19 vaccination certificate so he could attend carnival in the Domstadt.

GGFN | Jack Meenan