Joel Matip becomes a coach in Gelsenkirchen: SSV Buer has great demand!

Joel Matip becomes a coach in Gelsenkirchen: SSV Buer has great demand!

Ex-Schalke star Joel Matip returns to Gelsenkirchen with an exciting new adventure! After leaving Liverpool in summer, the 33-year-old has now accepted a coaching position at SSV Buer. "No April Fool's joke!" The club cheered on Instagram, where they proudly announced that the 2019 Champions League winner will act as the assistant coach of Benjamin Reclik. Matip, who kicked for Schalke in his youth, now passes on to the little ones.

The announcement is already causing massive enthusiasm in the region. The rush called for his toll: Youth leader Carsten Weber announced that no other children can be accepted due to the great interest. Matip, who once played 258 games for Schalke and went through the youth academy, has not only turned to a coaching job, but also conquered the hearts of many young footballers. Who didn't want to train under the supervision of a former world-class player? The fans can look forward to an exciting time! There are more details on the return of matip here at www.ruhr24.de .