Klinsmann named new Bayern coach
Jan 11, 2008 - 10:12 AM MUNICH, Germany (Ticker) - Jurgen Klinsmann will take over as coach of Bayern Munich next season, the club announced on Friday.The former Germany coach will take over for Ottmar Hitzfeld, who is set to step down from the post at the end of the campaign.
"Former Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann will succeed Ottmar Hitzfeld as Bayern head coach on July 1, 2008," a statement on Bayern's official web site said.
The appointment marks Klinsmann's first foray into club coaching after he guided host nation Germany to third place in the 2006 World Cup.
The 43-year-old won 108 caps for his country and was captain for the successful Euro 1996 campaign.
Klinsmann enjoyed a successful stint with Bayern between 1995 and 1997, winning UEFA Cup and Bundesliga honors.
The club have announced a press conference for 4 p.m. local time on Friday.
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