Coach turmoil at Union: Will Bjelica replace Raúl after all?
After persistent rumors about the signing of world star Raúl, the Croatian Nenad Bjelica is to become the new coach of Bundesliga club Union Berlin instead, according to media reports.
The 52-year-old is expected to sign his contract with the club this Sunday, as reported by TV channel Sky. Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio from Sky Sport Italia also reported similarly.
#Bjelica è molto vicino a diventare nuovo allenatore dell'@fcunion. @SkySport #calciomercato
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) November 26, 2023
Previously, "Kicker" had initially reported that there were increasing signs that Real Madrid legend Raúl would take over from long-time successful coach Urs Fischer at the Köpenickers. Union and the Swiss coach parted company by mutual agreement last week after months without a win and a slide into the relegation zone.
Bjelica was coach at Turkish first division club Trabzonspor until mid-October. He gained Champions League experience with Dinamo Zagreb and Austria Vienna. The 52-year-old worked for some time in Austria and played for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in Germany. Union attaches great importance to the fact that the head coach speaks German.
Following the departure of Urs Fischer, Union Berlin is reportedly set to appoint Nenad Bjelica as their new coach, replacing Raúl who was previously linked to the position. Bjelica, who has experience in the Champions League with Dinamo Zagreb and Austria Vienna, is expected to sign his contract with Union Berlin this Sunday.
Source: www.dpa.com
