Markus Weinzierl is to lead 1. FC Nuremberg out of the fight against relegation in the second Bundesliga.
As the traditional Franconian club announced on Tuesday, the former Bundesliga coach, who was employed by FC Augsburg until the summer, is succeeding Robert Klauß at the club.
As usual, the Nuremberg company did not provide any information on the duration of the contract.
Weinzierl brings Bundesliga experience
Weinzierl takes over the "club" in a crisis.
After a blatant drop in performance compared to the previous season, the Franconians are in 14th place after ten match days.
Rather, the transition to the third division threatens.
Weinzierl is considered an experienced coach.
In the Bundesliga, the 47-year-old has already coached FC Schalke 04, VfB Stuttgart – and FC Augsburg until the summer.
After significant differences with FCA manager Stefan Reuter, Weinzierl announced his departure live on television on the last day of the game.
The first challenge with his new club awaits the Straubinger on Sunday.
Then the Nurembergers received Holstein Kiel at home.