Breitenreiter appointed new Hoffenheim coach

Hoffenheim have officially appointed André Breitenreiter as their new head coach.

André Breitenreiter has been named new Hoffenheim head coach, the Bundesliga outfit confirmed today.

Breitenreiter has left FC Zürich, with whom he recently won the Swiss league title, to replace Sebastian Hoeness as Hoffenheim coach. He has signed a contract until 2024.

“André Breitenreiter is a very ambitious coach whose attacking philosophy makes him an outstanding fit for TSG,” said Hoffenheim director of football Alexander Rosen.

“On top of his professional expertise, his engaging and emphatic manner convinces from the first moment. He stands for team spirit, passion and communication, and has been successful at all his previous clubs,” he added.

Breitenreiter, a former Schake 04, Hannover 96 and Paderborn coach, stated:

“I shall approach the job at Hoffenheim with great ambition. In many respects, TSG have become an asset to German football over the past 15 top-flight seasons.

“Their principles of being attacking, courageous, flexible and energetic completely match up with my philosophy of the game, so I’m looking forward to our future together and my return to the Bundesliga.

“We want to show new ambition and set ourselves objectives together with the players, officials, staff and fans which we will passionately pursue together day-in, day-out.”

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