Official: Freiburg and Streich complete contract extension

2023-03-15 10:39

Official: Freiburg and Streich complete contract extension


On the eve of the 2022/23 Europa League 1/8 final against Juventus, Freiburg announced the extension of the contract period of coach Christian Streich.


In addition to Streich, assistant coaches Patrick Baier, Florian Bruns and Julian Schuster have also reached contract extensions with Freiburg. The club has not provided any information on the length of the contract.


Christian Streich, 57, is the longest-serving coach in the Bundesliga. He has coached Freiburg since December 2011, and his results are currently fixed at 299 wins, 153 draws and 203 losses.

"We are delighted to continue working with the coaching team that revolves around Christian Streich," Freiburg sporting director Jochen Saier said in a statement.


"Christian Streich and his team work hard day in and day out. They pay great attention to detail and do their best to ensure the development of our team."


"We will stick to our path forward and our successful and trusting relationship with each other will continue into next season."


Streich responded: "Glad that we are still keen to go into the office every day and maintain an open and honest communication. Life in Freiburg is very special and I am happy to continue working for this club with my coaching partners. "