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Ben Manga, former Eintracht Frankfurt squad planner, could return to Germany.
A second division team should show interest.
Frankfurt/Gelsenkirchen – Former SGE pearl diver Ben Manga’s time in England was not very successful.
He has already had to leave the second division club FC Watford.
Now there could be a return to Germany, because as the pay-TV broadcaster
Sky
reports, FC Schalke 04 is said to have the ex-Eintracht squad planner in its sights.
Ex-Eintracht squad planner Manga for FC Schalke 04?
Ben Manga could be Gelsenkirchen's successor to technical director Andre Hechelmann, from whom the Royal Blues surprisingly parted ways.
According to
Sky
information, Manga is the desired solution, but nothing has been fixed yet.
The 50-year-old was apparently under discussion at FC Schalke a few years ago, but back then they didn't trust him to play a role in the front row.
Now he could take the place behind sports director Marc Wilmots and work in peace, far away from the public.
At Eintracht Frankfurt, the success of recent years has been closely linked to the name Ben Menga.
The 50-year-old initially worked for the Adler as chief scout and was later promoted to director of professional football.
He discovered many talents, including Evan Ndicka, Tuta, Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller, Ante Rebic, Jesus Vallejo, Omar Mascarell and Rafael Borré.
Is Ben Manga joining FC Schalke 04?
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Ben Manga, who played three Bundesliga games for Fortuna Düsseldorf as an active player, never made a breakthrough as a professional.
His career as a talent discoverer and promoter, which began after his playing career, was more successful.
Fredi Bobic, the former sports director of Eintracht Frankfurt, signed him from VfB Stuttgart.
In retrospect, an excellent transfer.
Manga with excellent work at Eintracht Frankfurt
“I felt at home in Frankfurt from the beginning and I totally identify with the philosophy of Eintracht,” said Manga, who never liked being in the public eye but did his work in the background, in 2021. After the departure of Fredi Bobic about Hertha BSC and the arrival of the new sports director Markus Krösche, his expertise was suddenly less in demand.
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Two years ago, Ben Manga left Eintracht Frankfurt at his own request.
His contract, which was originally valid until 2026, was terminated on November 30, 2022.
He moved to the British island, where he accepted the position of sports director at the traditional club FC Watford.
Now FC Schalke 04 could be his next stop.
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