Leeds ‘set to land ex-Dortmund assistant coach Rene Maric to become Jesse Marsch’s No2’
LEEDS are reportedly set to appoint ex-Borussia Dortmund assistant Rene Maric as Jesse Marsch’s No2.
The Athletic claims Maric, 29, is set to join Leeds next week after leaving Dortmund in May.
The Austrian served as Marco Rose’s assistant with the Bundesliga giants last season.
Before that, he worked with Rose at Borussia Monchengladbach.
And Maric even spent time at Marsch’s former side RB Salzburg – albeit before the American’s appointment in 2019.
He emerged as Leeds’ top choice after Marsch initially moved for Chris Armas.
The American was part of Ralf Rangnick’s backroom staff at Manchester United last term.
And Marsch, who also hails from the States, was keen on having a compatriot as his second-in-charge.
But Armas rejected the approach due to personal reasons.
Leeds needed a new No2 this summer after Marsch’s previous assistant at Elland Road, Frankie Schiemer, opted to take up a consultancy role.
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Other new appointments include ex-Swansea fitness coach Pierre Barrieu and former Man Utd coach Ewan Sharp.
Leeds are now making their final preparations ahead of next month’s league opener against Wolves.
They began pre-season with a 4-0 win over Blackpool and followed that up with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace earlier today.
Leeds’ final pre-season game sees them face Cagliari at the end of July.