New role for BVB legend Piszczek – takes charge of struggling club | OneFootball

The task will not be an easy one. BVB legend Lukasz Piszczek (40) is the new coach of the Polish second-division club GKS Tychy, who are threatened with relegation. He signed a contract with the Silesian club until June 30, 2027, with an option for an additional season.

From 2010 to 2021, Piszczek wore the black and yellow jersey in 382 matches. However, he did not end his active career at that point. Until just a few days ago, he was still on the pitch as a player-coach for fourth-division side LKS Goczalkowice-Zdroj. Currently, the club, for which the former Dortmund player has made twelve appearances across all competitions this season (one goal, four assists), sits in fourth place.

Now, a new chapter begins in Piszczek’s career. He also gained experience at BVB, serving as assistant to Nuri Şahin (37) for half a year during the 2024/25 season. “I am happy to embark on a new stage in my journey as a coach,” the 40-year-old explained in a club statement. He added that he is starting at a club with great potential and ambition. In Tychy, he wants to “lay solid foundations for long-term development.”

“A great step forward for our club”

“I am proud to welcome Lukasz Piszczek as the new coach of GKS Tychy. Our talks in recent weeks have been extremely positive, and I am convinced that hiring Lukasz is a great step forward for our club,” said board member Max Kothny (28), adding: “His football philosophy and leadership style fit perfectly with our long-term vision for GKS.” The German manager previously worked at crisis club Türkgücü Munich and in the Netherlands at FC Den Bosch. With the signing of Piszczek, he has pulled off a real transfer coup.

“Together with Lukasz and his staff, we are laying solid foundations on which we want to build the future of our club,” said Kothny, who is convinced by Piszczek. “It was clear from our first meeting that Lukasz sees great potential in GKS Tychy and believes in this project.”

Now, the 66-time international is expected to lead the 1976 runners-up back to higher levels.

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