Change to the DFB from the table – now Fredi Bobic speaks
Fredi Bobic
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For a long time, Fredi Bobic was considered the favorite to succeed Oliver Bierhoff. Sky reported on Thursday that the Hertha managing director would not switch to the DFB but would remain in the capital. Now Bobic himself has spoken out.
For a long time, Fredi Bobic was considered the favorite to succeed Oliver Bierhoff. On Thursday reportedskythat the Hertha managing director will not switch to the DFB, but will remain in the capital. Now Bobic himself has spoken out.
During a media round at the Hertha training camp in Bradenton/Florida, the 51-year-old (via table football): “I said: First make a profile before you approach the people. For me it’s a very relaxed situation. I’m happy at Hertha, have a demanding job and really enjoy it. I’m just thinking about Hertha BSC, me I live in the here and now. The boys, the coaching staff – I’ve grown fond of them. I really enjoy it, definitely different than a year ago.”
Bobic also emphasized that he “always behaved neutrally for the matter and always offered my help to the DFB”. However, there was never a specific request from the association. “I haven’t heard anyone call our President Kay Bernstein and ask for a transfer. It wasn’t an issue.”
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the table football meanwhile confirmed the sky-Message that the DFB has refrained from a Bobic obligation for financial reasons. Bobic, who is still tied in Berlin until 2024 (with a mutual option until 2026), would cost the association a considerable transfer fee. The old lady demands at least the 2.5 million euros that she transferred to Bobic’s ex-club Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2021.
Rudi Völler is now considered the preferred solution for Bierhoff’s successor (at least until the home European Championship 2024). If Bobic has his way, not the worst choice. “Outstanding, full support. But there is no duel, nobody is on the run and has to apply. I love Rudi, I would have had him on my list much earlier. He has to decide for himself. He has my 100 percent trust “He commented on the rumors about the former Leverkusen player.
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