Ex-Bayern star Demichelis linked with Gladbach manager role | OneFootball

Borussia Mönchengladbach has an open position for a coach following the departure of Gerardo Seoane. While Eugen Polanski is initially taking over as an interim solution, speculation is already underway about possible successors - including a former professional from FC Bayern.

As reported by kicker, the name of Martin Demichelis is being circulated in Lower Rhine. The 44-year-old Argentine has been without a club since May after being dismissed from the Mexican club CF Monterrey. For Borussia, he would be available at short notice - and also brings a wealth of experience from his active time in Europe.

Demichelis with Bayern Past

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As a player, Demichelis was a long-time fixture at the German record champions. From 2003 to January 2011, he was under contract with FC Bayern and collected numerous titles and international experience during this phase. After that, his career took him to FC Málaga, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City and Espanyol Barcelona, before he ended his career in 2017 after another stint in Málaga.

Demichelis is also no stranger to Munich as a coach. Between 2019 and 2021, he worked for two and a half years in the youth department of FC Bayern, where he coached the U23 among others. He then returned to his youth club River Plate, where he was head coach for a year and a half.

Several Candidates in the Race

Demichelis is not the only name being considered in Mönchengladbach. In addition to the former Bayern professional, Urs Fischer, most recently active at Union Berlin, and Pellegrino Matarazzo, until recently coach of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, are also on Borussia's list.

Gladbach has not yet made a decision on how to proceed after the interim solution Polanski. However, it is clear: the decision-makers are under pressure to make the right moves after a so far disappointing season.

For Martin Demichelis, a commitment in Lower Rhine would be the chance to return to the Bundesliga - this time not as a player in the jersey of FC Bayern, but as a coach on the bench of Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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