Ralf Rangnick is about to return to Hertha BSC – will he take responsibility?

Ralf Rangnick is about to return to Hertha BSC – will he take responsibility?

There are exciting developments in the German football scene: Hertha BSC could soon present a prominent name as sports director. The Berlin club is currently negotiating with Ralf Rangnick about his return to Germany. The 66-year-old, who is currently coaching the Austrian national team, could play a key role in leading Hertha back to the Bundesliga. Hertha President Fabian Drescher has already had initial discussions with Rangnick in Vienna. The club is showing great interest in his expertise, especially after a mixed season that ended with an eleventh place finish. However, under coach Stefan Leitl, the team seems to be on the rise again, which is fueling their ambitions for the coming season.

What makes Rangnick so special? He not only led Hannover 96, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig into the Bundesliga, but is also seen as the mastermind of Leipzig's successful model. Rangnick was involved with Manchester United last season, but rejected an offer from Bayern Munich last year. This speaks for his strategic thinking and his decisions in the coaching landscape. At the 2024 European Championship, Austria was eliminated in the round of 16 with Rangnick on the sidelines, but was able to successfully qualify for the World Cup with two wins from two games.

Hertha's future plans

Hertha BSC is optimistic about welcoming Rangnick, but it remains to be seen what role he might serve. It is still unclear whether as managing director or in an advisory role. Other personnel are also being discussed, such as Samir Arabi and Sven Mislintat, who are also on the club's wish list. It will be exciting to see how the negotiations develop and whether Rangnick actually returns to his old place of work.

The question that many fans ask themselves: Can Rangnick make Hertha flourish again? His successes in the Bundesliga, coupled with his experience on the international stage, make him a hot spot for the club. Drescher's plan could work, provided Rangnick sees a perspective in Berlin that makes sense for him.

At a time when many clubs are vying for players and coaches, Hertha BSC could do good business with Rangnick and create a solid foundation for their return to the Bundesliga next season.

Let's stay tuned to see how the negotiations develop and whether we'll be able to hear from one of the most sought-after football strategists in our capital again soon. As rblive.de reports, this could be the beginning of an exciting era for Hertha.

In addition, sportbild.de refers to serious discussions that took place in Vienna, and tinkturk.com explains the coaching changes in the Bundesliga, which also took place in during this exciting time.