One of the managers rumored to join Sunderland might not be transferring this summer.
Sunderland faces a crucial summer as they prioritize their managerial appointment. Alongside strengthening the squad, the club aims to make one of their most significant managerial decisions under the Kyril Louis-Dreyfus era. It’s essential for the club’s leadership to align with fans’ expectations, demonstrating ambition and competence while selecting the right manager.
The most recent update on the Sunderland manager
Sunderland is now reportedly considering Rene Maric as a potential managerial candidate. Maric, currently coaching Bayern Munich U19s, has previously worked with Borussia Dortmund and Leeds United. At 31, he could be in line for his first managerial role at Sunderland. While Paul Heckingbottom’s name has faded from discussions, Will Still remains a contender. Jermain Defoe has expressed interest but may not be a serious candidate.
What’s the current update regarding Danny Rohl potentially joining Sunderland?
Another contender previously mentioned for the Sunderland managerial role ahead of the summer is Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl.
At just 31 years old, Rohl, who previously served as the assistant coach for the German national team and Bayern Munich, has made waves with Wednesday this season.
Since taking charge at Hillsborough in October, he has demonstrated maturity beyond his years, guiding the team to 50 points in the Championship and positioning them on the brink of safety ahead of their final day clash against Sunderland.
Currently sitting in 20th place in the table, Sheffield Wednesday holds a three-point advantage over Birmingham City in 22nd, with Plymouth Argyle sandwiched between them.
With the Owls likely to secure their place in the division, Sunderland’s chances of recruiting Rohl this summer appear slim.
Pundit Carlton Palmer previously lauded Rohl’s achievements at Sheffield Wednesday as ‘fantastic’.
It seems increasingly probable that Danny Rohl will remain with Sheffield Wednesday.
Rohl has established a strong bond with Sheffield Wednesday, earning praise from their supporters. If he succeeds in keeping the team in the Championship, as seems increasingly likely, his ties with the club will only deepen. This scenario makes it less probable that he’ll join Sunderland this summer.
However, if Rohl doesn’t receive the desired support at Sheffield Wednesday, he might consider a move later on. In the meantime, Sunderland continues to explore other managerial options. So, while Sunderland and Rohl may intersect in the future, it appears unlikely to happen this summer.