Mark van Bommel confirmed as new Wolfsburg coach
Former Dutch international Mark van Bommel takes charge of Wolfsburg.
VfL Wolfsburg have announced that Mark van Bommel has been appointed new head coach of the club.
The 44-year-old joins 'Die Wölfe' on a two-year deal, succeeding Oliver Glasner, who recently left to join Eintracht Frankfurt.
"We have dealt intensively with Mark van Bommel and the personal talks have confirmed our impression that he fits perfectly with our philosophy. He is an internationally recognized football professional and knows what to expect in the Bundesliga," said Wolfsburg chief Jörg Schmadtke.
"He also has enormous ambition, which has already distinguished him in his long playing career. Mark van Bommel is our desired solution and we are convinced that together with him and his coaching team we can continue VfL's successful path."
Van Bommel, who played for Bayern München during his active career, commented:
"I am very much looking forward to working at VfL Wolfsburg and am excited about my new environment, the people and the task that awaits me. The ideas and perceptions of those responsible are identical to mine and I can identify very well with the path the club has taken.
"To be allowed to work as a coach in the Bundesliga, where I played for so long, is a great honor and challenge for me, which I will approach with great joy and commitment together with everyone involved."