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Schröder before a change: Red Bull Salzburg boss in Gladbach talks!
Rouven Schröder, sports director at Red Bull Salzburg, could move to Borussia Mönchengladbach; Discussions are already underway.
Schröder before a change: Red Bull Salzburg boss in Gladbach talks!
In Salzburg everything is currently centered around the future of Rouven Schröder, the sports director of Red Bull Salzburg. The 49-year-old German took over the helm in December 2024, but despite his efforts, the team cannot return to winning ways. Salzburg is currently in fourth place in the table and has been fighting for a title for two seasons, which is making the fans increasingly dissatisfied. According to Heute.at, Schröder could soon pack his bags and move back to Germany.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's interest in Schröder is no less great. The club, which is currently second to last in the table and has been winless in the league since Roland Virkus was fired, sees Schröder as the ideal successor. A few days ago there were initial contacts between those responsible at Borussia and Schröder, which could clarify both his interest and the possibility of a change. gladbachlive.de also reports that Schröder is willing to move to the new job at short notice for a transfer fee.
Difficult situation for Salzburg
The situation at Red Bull Salzburg is not getting any easier as the club currently has no clear successor in sight for Schröder. The pressure is increasing as a short-term decision may be necessary, especially in a crisis situation like this. According to [heute.at](https://www.heute.at/s/salzburg-sport-boss- stands-vor-dem-absprung-120136309), Schröder has already indicated that he does not feel comfortable in the city and the club. This makes further cooperation increasingly unlikely.
Meanwhile, Borussia is looking for a sports director before tackling the matter with interim coach Eugen Polanski. Managing Director Dr. Stefan Stegemann made it clear that the sporting management plays a central role before deciding on the coaching question. There is great curiosity as to whether Schröder will actually move to Gladbach, especially because he was already being discussed as a potential successor to Max Eberl in 2022.
The market for managers
In the Bundesliga there are always changing evolutions among coaches and managers. Schröder, who has already worked for clubs such as Schalke, Mainz, Bremen and Fürth, could bring a breath of fresh air to Gladbach. The current status shows that negotiations are reportedly already underway. Other names that are being discussed include Jörg Schmadtke and Lutz Pfannenstiel. A clear favorite seems to be the sports director of Red Bull Salzburg, as transfermarkt.de offers a comprehensive overview of available managers and their current situation.
Whether Rouven Schröder will take the step to Gladbach remains exciting. For Salzburg, the loss of the sports director could become a growing headache in this critical phase. The coming days will show how this story develops and whether there will be a change.