Stöger as a rapid coach? Hofmann clarifies the coaching rumors!

Stöger as a rapid coach? Hofmann clarifies the coaching rumors!

Wien, Österreich - The discussion about Peter Stöger's possible obligation as coach of SK Rapid Vienna is becoming increasingly evolving. In the "Sky" show "Talk and Tore", Steffen Hofmann, an official of the club, confirms that Stöger is a serious candidate for the position of head coach. Hofmann emphasized the long experience and success of Stöger, but also clearly showed that no definitive decision has been made. Rather, he expressed astonishment about the reports that speak of an already decided Stöger deal, and explained that in addition to Stöger, other candidates are also considered.

Markus Katzer, another responsible person of the association, has already had talks with several trainers from home and abroad. At the moment, however, there is no signed agreement or a final agreement. This uncertainty is carefully pursued by the fans and media.

Stöger as a coach for the coming season?

Nachrichten.at, however, Stöger will be traded as a new head coach at Rapid Wien for the upcoming season. Stöger is currently wearing the post of sports director at Admira, where he is busy with the team in the fight for promotion in the second division. It is expected to be officially presented as a new Rapid chief coach next week.

Stöger would succeed Robert Klauss, who was released in April. Since then, Stefan Kulovits has played the role of the head coach interim. Rapid is currently fighting for fifth place in the master group of the Bundesliga, which is necessary to participate in the European Cup play-offs.

Stögers versatile career

Peter Stöger can look back on a successful coaching career. Most recently, he worked as head coach at Ferencvaros Budapest until December 2021 and previously also led the Viennese Austria to master when he won the title in 2013. In addition, Stöger can refer to an impressive player career in which he won the Bundesliga title with Rapid in 1996 and played over 100 games for the club.

If you look at the current change of coaches in the Austrian Bundesliga, there is also news from other clubs in addition to Rapid. So recently Carsten Jancker Austria Klagenfurt named what makes the coaching landscape exciting in Austrian football.

whether Peter Stöger will actually take over the reins at Rapid in the coming season remains to be seen. The next few days could provide information on whether the rumors are troubled and rapid a new way with an old acquaintance.