Weirich leaves 1. FC Saarbrücken – fans are disappointed!

Weirich leaves 1. FC Saarbrücken – fans are disappointed!

1. FC Saarbrücken and goalkeeping coach Michael Weirich are parting ways after working together for six years. Despite a contract offer being presented, Weirich made the decision to leave the club. This news caused discontent among fans on Instagram, as Weirich quickly won the hearts of his followers during his time at FCS.

Weirich, who originally comes from Trier and is 38 years old, came to 1. FC Saarbrücken in the summer of 2019. During this time he not only took over the goalkeeper training in the club's youth academy, but also had a significant influence on the development of the goalkeepers. Before his time in Saarbrücken, Weirich worked in the youth ranks of VfL Wolfsburg as well as in China and Luxembourg.

Successful years at FCS

During his time at 1. FC Saarbrücken, Weirich played 250 league games and was part of the team that celebrated promotion and reaching the DFB Cup semi-finals as a regional league team last summer. Sports director Jürgen Luginger praises Weirich for his commitment, loyalty and drive. Weirich has introduced new training methods and established himself as a reliable support for the players.

However, the discussions about a possible continuation of the cooperation did not achieve the desired result. The club has decided not to extend the contract, which expires at the end of the season, despite efforts to keep Weirich in the team. This shocked many fans who appreciated and supported Weirich's achievements in recent years.

Weirich's decision to leave Saarbrücken is the end of an important chapter for the club. Given his successes and the club's development in recent years, it remains to be seen which path he will take now. The fans hope that the new goalkeeper coach will bring as much commitment and success as Weirich.

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