Interest in Svensson: Mainz boss Heidel speaks plain language
Christian Heidel
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There is no denying that Bo Svensson is doing a great job at FSV Mainz 05. Recently, however, there have been rumors of a move to the Premier League. Mainz board member Christian Heidel is sure that the coach will remain loyal to the zero fives.
There is no denying that coach Bo Svensson is doing a great job at FSV Mainz 05. No wonder the Dane is also traded at other clubs. Recently, for example, there have been rumors of a move to the Premier League. Mainz board member Christian Heidel is certain, however, that Svensson will remain loyal to the zero fives.
“Of course Bo is interesting for other clubs and such rumors will pop up again and again,” Heidel said in the picture-Zeitung on a possible Svensson departure to Brighton & Hove Albion. “But firstly, nothing happened, except that a portal from England knows that he is said to be on some Brighton candidate list. Secondly, Bo also knows what he has in us.”
Brighton is said to have focused on the Mainz coach as the successor to Graham Potter, who moved to Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel was fired. In the meantime, the Seagulls have signed another coach with the Italian Roberto De Zerbi.
Basically, Heidel stated that the 05ers were pursuing a long-term plan with Svensson: “When I called him at Christmas 2020, he asked me if I saw him as a firefighter or if we wanted to build something up again with Martin Schmidt. That’s why he got a three-and-a-half-year contract and signed it. Maybe he won’t stay here forever, just like Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel didn’t stay forever.”
“But they left Mainz 05 after seven and five years as a professional coach. Because they appreciated that Mainz gave them the chance to develop as a young coach. That was the basis for the many titles they then won There is no other club that does that better than Mainz 05,” the sporting director continued.
Should Svensson actually have thoughts of leaving, Heidel believes that the 43-year-old would speak honestly to the club: “Bo would come to me and say: Christian, let’s talk. But that’s not an issue at all. That’s why it has to He also doesn’t deny every rumor and protests every day how comfortable he feels with us.”
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Interest in Svensson: Mainz boss Heidel speaks plain language released.