Ludovic Magnin will be the new coach of FC Basel - official confirmation!

Ludovic Magnin will be the new coach of FC Basel - official confirmation!

Basel, Schweiz - FC Basel is facing a trend -setting new cast at the top. According to LAOLA1, Ludovic Magnin is expected to be the new trainer of the "Bebbi". The 46-year-old, who most recently worked at Lausanne Sport, is said to take responsibility after the separation from Fabio Celestini. Celestini resigned at his own request after led the team to an impressive double from the championship and cup victory last season.

Magnin, who led Lausanne to the Swiss Super League in the 2022/23 season, had previously achieved significant success with SCR Altach. He took over the Austrian club in January 2022 and ensured relegation in the dramatic season finale. Altach secured a 2-1 win against WSG Tyrol on the last matchday of the Austrian Bundesliga, which secured the whereabouts in the league. In the qualification group, the team prevailed in ten games with four wins and four draws. Managing Director Christoph Längle praised the collaboration in the team.

background to Ludovic Magnin

Magnin's career as head coach began at SCR Altach, where he headed 13 games as the responsible coach and celebrated four victories in the qualification group. At Lausanne Sport, he was also able to record success by linging the team to fourth and fifth place in two consecutive seasons. Magnin's Treaty at Altach could soon become obsolete, since FC Lausanne-Sport, which has relegated to the Challenge League, shows interest in a return action. However, an exit clause anchored in the contract only applies in the event of a Bundesliga relegation, which the situation is also complicated. ”

The official confirmation for Magnin's move to Basel is expected for Monday. In the "red blue" you will hope for the fresh impulses of the trainer to build on the success of the last season in the coming season. Change of coaches are not unusual in the Swiss league. According to the Transfermarkt there were numerous coaches in the current season that can have a high impact on team dynamics and the results.

Overall, the signs for FC Basel are on change, and those responsible hope to sign a trainer with Ludovic Magnin who has both experience and fresh wind.