Jürgen Saumel remains head coach of the SK Sturm: The path continues!

Von WOM

Graz, Österreich - The SK Sturm Graz has made a pioneering decision: Jürgen Saumel will work as head coach of the club beyond the winter break. The 40-year-old, who took over on November 15 as an interim coach, was able to achieve significant success in the previous season. So he not only defended the lead in the Bundesliga with remarkable commitment, but also led the team to the first victory in the UEFA Champions League against FC Girona. "Jürgen Säumel took over the team in a phase challenging for the entire club and was able to defend the lead in the Bundesliga with a lot of effort and passion," said Michael Parensen, the managing director of the club, for the contract extension. This was also confirmed by Orf Styria

reinforcement for the coaching team

With the appointment of Saumel as head coach, continuity in the coaching team is also secured, because assistant coach Michael Madl and Sargon Duran also remain on board. In his first statement, Saumel was pleased with his new role and emphasized: "It is a great honor to take on the head coach's task at SK Sturm." Preparations for the start of training on January 3 are already in full swing, which further increases the anticipation for the second half of the season in the league and European competitions. The decision about Saumel's long-term obligation is also regarded by as significant for the development of the club.

Saumel, who played 189 games for storm in his active career, returned to the second team last winter as head coach. Before he returned to SK Sturm, he worked in various coaching positions, including at WAC II and as an assistant coach near Hartberg and the Austrian national soccer team. In view of the challenges that the league and the Champions League have, the leadership of the club is convinced that they have taken the right way with Jürgen as head coach.

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