Bundesliga Second Division News: - Austrian coach Struber appointed as Cologne's new manager.
The Austrian Gerhard Struber is expected to be the new coach of 1. FC Cologne, according to a media report. Cologne's sports director Christian Keller is rumored to have chosen the 47-year-old. Struber was previously the coach of RB Salzburg, the Austrian football champions, but his team lost a five-point lead over the eventual champions Sturm Graz and were knocked out in the semifinals of the Austrian Cup.
Reportedly, Struber will join Cologne without having to pay a release fee. The Bundesliga-relegated club will start preparing for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season on June 21st.
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- Struber's move to 1st FC Cologne is significant for North Rhine-Westphalia soccer, as the Austrian coach is known for his successful tenure with RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.
- Despite his team's disappointing finish in the Austrian Bundesliga and a loss in the Austrian Cup semifinals, Christian Keller, 1. FC Cologne's sports director, identified Struber as the right fit for the Bundesliga 2 club this upcoming season.
- With Struber's appointment, 1. FC Cologne will be eager to make transfers that can help them secure a spot in the Bundesliga next season, as the relegated club looks to bounce back and compete at Germany's top tier.
- Fans of Cologne's soccer team, including those from the city of Cologne, will be looking forward to seeing how Struber's coaching style translates in the Bundesliga 2 and how the team performs in the 2023-2024 season.
- Meanwhile, Germany's soccer scene is also in full swing, with the German national team preparing for European Championship qualifying matches, while Bundesliga sides are gearing up for the new season, with potential transfers and player movements as well.
