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In late February, FCB President Bernhard Burgener spoke to BLICK about the future plans the club management has in mind. Burgener and company want to rebuild the club in the direction of Red Bull Salzburg or Ajax Amsterdam. It’s about training the next generation, the type of game and digital marketing. “Red Bull or Ajax clubs are a role model for us at these points. I love everything Ralf Rangnick did. Quick change, pressure, speed in possession of the ball », quotes the head of FCB.
Now the Basel people are getting serious. According to a report from the Prime News portal, several long-term employees have to leave the young generation. The action of the association bothers those affected. An assistant coach, whose name was changed in the report, explains: “I was asked to speak in a garage in Oberwil, where, among other things, training manager Marco Schällibaum, Martin Dellenbach and new junior manager Percy van Lierop were present. After five minutes, van Lierop opened the notice.
At least four other coaches are affected. Despite the planned restructuring, he suspects the Corona crisis has given FCB a reason for a wave of layoffs. The pandemic serves as an excuse for the financial emergency.
“I’m disappointed”
What does the club say? It confirms that there will be “certain staff fluctuations in the junior department in the summer,” but does not provide any information on how many employees it will affect. The layoffs were “planned for longer” and “are not related to the Corona crisis.”
Another victim tells Prime News: “I am disappointed. Apparently you want to get rid of those coaches who have been with FCB for a long time and who have already worked under the old leadership. (…) What is happening here is bad. red-blue heart is bleeding. New people will come who have no connection to the city and the club. “
For the restructuring at FC Basel, there is also the departure of young coach Werner Mogg, who will be the new head of training at FV Lörrach-Brombach, but will remain with FCB in a reduced workload.
