Christian Ilzer is set to replace Pellegrino Matarazzo as Hoffenheim coach, with Sky Germany reporting that a full agreement has been reached between all parties.

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When Pellegrino Matarazzo lost his job as Hoffenheim coach, Christian Ilzer was immediately touted as the favourite to replace him.
Now, according to Sky Germany, the Bundesliga outfit have reached a full agreement to bring in the 47-year-old Sturm Graz coach.
The report claims that Hoffenheim will pay around €2.5 million to get him out of his contract with the Austrian club.
Hoffenheim are expected to confirm Ilzer’s appointment soon.
Get to know the 47-year-old and his footballing philosophy a bit better here.
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