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Munich (dpa) - FSV Mainz 05 has found what it is looking for a new coach.

The new sports director Martin Schmidt announced on Sunday that the Bundesliga club wants to introduce Jan-Moritz Lichte's successor on Tuesday.

"Now we are so far that we have good talks, the contracts are in place, they have not yet been signed," said the Swiss on Sky TV.

That's why he won't give a name yet.

Former Mainz professional Bo Svensson is the favorite for the post.

The 41-year-old Dane worked in the Mainz youth team until 2019 and is currently the coach of the Austrian second division club FC Liefering.

Svensson would be the fourth coach this season after Achim Beierlorzer, Lichte and interim coach Jan Siewert.

Table 17 stepped under the head coach of the youth training center.

on Sunday at the end of the 14th matchday at the German record champions FC Bayern Munich.

Information from FSV Mainz about the game in Munich