After Schmelzer exit: how BVB's hunt for a new coach is going | OneFootball

Following Marcel Schmelzer’s departure, Borussia Dortmund now have to fill an important position in the U23 coaching staff. The BVB officials are already holding talks with potential successors.

Borussia Dortmund are working hard to fill the vacant position in the U23 coaching team. After Marcel Schmelzer announced his departure from the youth setup, talks with possible successors are already in full swing.

According to Ruhr Nachrichten, BVB are considering both internal and external solutions. The negotiations are being led by U23 sporting director Ingo Preuß, who is said to have held intensive talks with several candidates in recent days. A decision is expected soon, as head coach Daniel Rios’ team will begin preparations for the new season on 21 June.

The request for additional support in the coaching staff came directly from Rios. Alongside assistant coach Patrick Fritsch, another assistant is set to be appointed in order to better share the wide range of duties related to training, individual development and match analysis. According to the report, the club’s management is open to this request.

Why Schmelzer is ending his role at BVB

The search for a successor became necessary after Schmelzer announced his withdrawal for personal reasons. The former BVB captain explained in mid-May: “The club officials also knew that I would take a break after my contract ends to focus on my family. We’re expecting our second child in September, and that is the priority right now.”

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The long-time Dortmund fan favourite wants to consciously devote the coming months to his family. At the same time, he is close to completing his coaching education. “In the summer, I’ll finish my coaching licence. It’s a good moment to take a break now,” said Schmelzer.

For Daniel Rios, Schmelzer leaves a big gap both professionally and personally. The U23 coach praised his former assistant in clear terms: “Schmelle is someone who played here, who is a professional, and who gave the boys lots of advice with his calm manner.” His modest nature in particular will be missed. “I’ll miss that,” said Rios. The Dortmund officials now want to create clarity and fill the vacant post before training begins in mid-June.

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