Transfer News: Dante begins his coaching career at Bayern Munich

Football: Dante appointed head coach of Bayern Munich U23s

Dante has been appointed head coach of Bayern Munich’s U23 side, the Bavarian club announced on its official website on Tuesday. The Brazilian defender, who played his final professional match against ASSE last Friday, is straight into management with no gap at all. At 42, he returns to a club he knows well, 11 years after leaving Munich, where he had already made his mark as a player.

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A fresh challenge in the Bavarian academy setup

The former Brazil international replaces Holger Seitz at the helm of Bayern’s reserve team, a key part of the club’s youth development pathway. It is his first coaching job. In its statement, Bayern Munich welcomed his arrival, while Dante said he was proud to start this new chapter in an environment he sees as ideal for improving and helping young players push towards the professional game. [mathodds_app_cta]

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