Heiko Westermann is enthusiastic as a visit to the Red Bull Salzburg Training!

Heiko Westermann is enthusiastic as a visit to the Red Bull Salzburg Training!

Salzburg, Österreich - An impressive meeting recently occurred at FC Red Bull Salzburg! Former football star Heiko Westermann, who is currently working as an assistant coach at FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick, paid a visit to the Austrian club. According to the Kronen Zeitung , the 41-year-old is responsible for his pro-license training in Salzburg and takes the opportunity to get insights into the training of the runner-up. Thomas Letsch, the coach of the bulls, made this visit possible because the two share a common past at Austria Vienna.

cult figure on a visit

Westermann, who is known for his passionate playing style and his ironic nickname "HW4", played 318 games in the German Bundesliga in his active career, among others for Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV. During his stay in Salzburg, he watches talents such as Mads Bidstrup and Bobby Clark during training. On Wednesday morning, his presence caused excitement among the few spectators who had gathered in training. Hidden under a black hood and in the coaching robe of the bulls, the fans initially found it difficult to recognize him until they finally understood that there was a real football legend among them.

Westermann emphasized: "I am currently doing the pro license. Thomas gave myself the opportunity to come here." His experiences from training with world stars such as Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal at FC Barcelona could be of great use while continuing in Salzburg. This visit illustrates the networking and exchange of know-how in European football and shows how former top players continue their career behind the line.