Basketball - Surprising departure: Laso's departure hits Bayern hard
"The extent of this decision was defined by FC Bayern Munchen themselves. 'Significant personnel change', so labeled the German basketball champion on Friday morning the surprising news of the departure of their chief coach Pablo Laso.
After only one year and two titles, the Spaniard leaves the Munich team again. For family reasons. The decision of the 56-year-old strikes the FCB hard, but it is met with understanding. After all, the Bayern are suddenly without a trainer just a few weeks before the start of the season.
"Pablo's personal decision took us by surprise, but we respect him very much as a trainer and personality, and now we thank him heartily for his work and great commitment in the successful past season", said commercial director Marko Pesic.
Laso had still had a contract with the Munich team until 2025. However, over the past weekend, he asked for a meeting and informed the responsible persons that he wanted to prematurely terminate the contract. The double winner now agreed to this.
The former successful coach of Real Madrid had only come to the Munich team a year ago. In his first and only season, he led the Bayern directly to the Double of the BBL Cup and Championship. "We wish Pablo all the best for the future, he will always be connected to us due to the Double win", said Pesic.
The club intends to inform about further personnel planning soon, it was further stated. Pesic therefore had to work under high pressure on the search for a new trainer. But who will replace Laso is still unclear."
- Despite the shocking departure of Pablo Laso, FC Bayern Munich, the renowned Bundesliga team from Bavaria, continues to seek a replacement, as mentioned by their commercial director, Marko Pesic.
- Marko Pesic, from FC Bayern Munich, expressed his gratitude towards Pablo Laso, the former chief coach, for his dedication and commitment that led to the team's Double title win in Basketball last season.
- Despite having a contract until 2025, Pablo Laso, the former Real Madrid coach now with FC Bayern Munich, decided to leave prematurely, citing family reasons, causing FC Bayern Munich's basketball team to look for a new coach just weeks before the new season begins.
- Following the departure of Pablo Laso, FC Bayern Munich, the German basketball champion, faces a significant personnel change, as they look to find a new coach to lead their team in forthcoming Bundesliga matches in Munich.
