Sunderland is interested in Rene Maric, and Bayern Munich wants to keep him. Sunderland had hoped to sign Will Still as their new manager, but the 31-year-old is likely to take over at French top flight club Lens. The Black Cats want to respond immediately to their disappointment and are interested in Bayern Munich Under-19s coach Maric.
Maric may be tempted to become a Championship manager, but Bayern Munich wants to keep him, according to German outlet FCBInside. The Bavarians regard Maric highly and are in the process of promoting him to work with first-team manager Vincent Kompany. However, Bayern Munich has yet to sign Maric to a new contract, and his current one expires at the end of July. Bayern Munich values Maric’s tactical knowledge and his good work with young players.
He gets along well with new manager Kompany, and Bayern Munich will be hoping to keep him.
Sunderland’s first-team coach leaves to take a post at League Two club. Sunderland AFC news: A first-team coach has left the club to join League Two side Gillingham. Anthony Hayes has left Sunderland’s first-team coaching position to become assistant manager of League Two club Gillingham. Hayes joined Sunderland on a short-term deal in February, having previously worked as an assistant manager at Charlton. He will assist interim manager Mike Dodds on Wearside.
After a brief stint in the North East, Hayes will join Mark Bonner’s coaching staff at Gillingham, following the latter’s appointment at the Priestfield Stadium last month. Hayes, who joined Gillingham as assistant manager, told the club’s website, “I am very excited and delighted to be here. I look forward to the task. We now have to focus on the everyday tasks that would offer the players the best opportunity of winning football matches.”
Sunderland’s official account stated on X: “We can today confirm the departure of Anthony Hayes, who has joined Gillingham as assistant manager after his contract on Wearside expired. “Best wishes for the future, Anthony!”
