Official | Julian Schuster extends contract as Freiburg head coach | OneFootball

Freiburg have this afternoon announced the contract extension of Julian Schuster. As is always the case at the Bundesliga club, they haven’t announced the length of the new deal.

But Schuster’s extension comes following an impressive maiden campaign at the club, which is his first managerial position. The 40-year-old picked up 18 wins, 7 draws and 12 defeats in 38 games in charge at SCF, averaging 1.65 PPM, and helping the club return to European football, finishing fifth ahead of Mainz, RB Leipzig, Werder Bremen and Stuttgart.

“Julian and his team did some incredibly impressive work last season,” sporting director Jochen Saier told the club’s website. “Julian brings a tremendous level of expertise and identification with the club. The team’s development is clearly moving in the right direction and there’s a real sense of togetherness. It just feels right. That’s why we’re delighted to have extended his contract.”

Schuster added: “The club and this region mean a lot to me. We have just had a great year and managed to develop a number of good things, not just our final position in the table. I’m delighted to be able to continue working on the team’s development together with my coaching team and the backroom staff.”

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