FORMER LIVERPOOL AND Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel has been appointed the head coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers on a three-year deal.
Babbel, 45, was announced as the A-League club’s new boss today, having left his post at Swiss side Luzern in January.
The former Germany international – who won the Bundesliga, Uefa Cup, FA Cup and Euro 1996 as a player – becomes the Wanderers’ third permanent coach, replacing the sacked Josep Gombau.
The job is Babbel’s fifth, following on from stints at Stuttgart, Hertha Berlin, Hoffenheim and Luzern.
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Western Sydney – A-League premiers in 2013 and AFC Champions League winners a year later – finished in a disappointing seventh last season in Australia’s top flight.
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Former Liverpool and Germany defender takes managerial career to the A-League
FORMER LIVERPOOL AND Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel has been appointed the head coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers on a three-year deal.
Babbel, 45, was announced as the A-League club’s new boss today, having left his post at Swiss side Luzern in January.
The former Germany international – who won the Bundesliga, Uefa Cup, FA Cup and Euro 1996 as a player – becomes the Wanderers’ third permanent coach, replacing the sacked Josep Gombau.
The job is Babbel’s fifth, following on from stints at Stuttgart, Hertha Berlin, Hoffenheim and Luzern.
Western Sydney – A-League premiers in 2013 and AFC Champions League winners a year later – finished in a disappointing seventh last season in Australia’s top flight.
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