Bundesliga 2 - Media: Schalke are trying to get Wilmots back
According to information from the German newspaper "Bild", second-division soccer club FC Schalke 04 is seeking the return of former professional Marc Wilmots. As the newspaper reported, the new CEO Matthias Tillmann and Supervisory Board Chairman Axel Hefer are said to have spoken out in favor of the return of the long-time Schalke player.
The 54-year-old could fill the gap left by Peter Knäbel. The former sporting director and the club agreed on January 1 to immediately terminate his contract, which runs until June 30, 2024. However, Schalke announced that the position of sporting director will no longer be filled.
This could result in a managerial position for Wilmots at the Revierclub. The Belgian played for Schalke for a total of six years and won the UEFA Cup and the DFB Cup with the club. Most recently, he was coach at Raja Club Athletic in Morocco.
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- Marc Wilmots, the former Schalke player now in his 50s, is being considered for a role at FC Schalke 04 in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia, following discussions with the club's new CEO Matthias Tillmann and Supervisory Board Chairman Axel Hefer.
- The potential return of Wilmots could fill the vacancy left by Peter Knäbel at Schalke, who mutually agreed to terminate his contract as sporting director on January 1, 2023.
- As reported by German newspaper "Bild", Schalke is currently not planning to replace the sporting director position, leaving an opportunity for Wilmots to potentially take on a managerial role at the Bundesliga 2 club.
- Wilmots spent six successful years at Schalke, helping the team win both the UEFA Cup and the DFB Cup, making his potential return to Gelsenkirchen in Germany an exciting prospect for fans of the club.
- A potential coach return of Wilmots to FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga 2 might revive the club's performance, as they struggle in the 2. Bundesliga, hoping to regain their former glory and compete once again in Germany's top league.
Source: www.stern.de
