New contract for Rangnick? The ÖFB sports director is in no hurry

Ralf Rangnick is an internationally recognized man. Not just since he died in May Bayern has canceled to come with Austria die European Championships in Germany to play. The Group victory and the appearance of the ÖFB team at the EURO earned the German even more respect.

That too 5-1 win over Norway with Superstar Erling Haaland has recently caused a stir. So much so that Norway’s legendary striker Jan Age Fjörtoft the Germans straight away X brought into play as the future team boss of his compatriots. One can assume that Ralf Rangnick will receive offers.

It’s still there 66 year old but under contract with the ÖFB. His working paper (unlike many employees, he actually has one) runs until the end of 2025, should the team opt for it WM 2026 qualify, the contract is automatically extended until then.

Is that enough to put your feet up and wait with an offer for the team boss to stay in Austria longer? So far, the German has not received any further offers, nor has the President Klaus Mitterdorfer confirmed to the KURIER on Monday. And this despite the fact that the president told several media outlets before the European Championships and shortly after Rangnick canceled Bayern that he wanted to talk to the team boss about a new contract soon.

When asked if and when he would finally like to offer Rangnick an extension of his contract, Mitterdorfer suddenly passed the ball to him Sports director. Von Peter Schöttel but be in this regard no suggestion yet came, said the Carinthian. In any case, reason enough to take over the edition volley.

The KURIER wanted to speak to Peter Schöttel on Tuesday. The 57 year old However, the request was not fulfilledbut just left the following Statement align:

“Ralf Rangnick’s work with the national team and beyond is very important to us. The contract situation is known. We will sit down at the right time and discuss these topics calmly.” When the right time is remains the sports director’s secret for the time being.