German giants Bayern Munich have named current Eintracht Frankfurt coach Niko Kovac as their new manager for next season.
Kovac will succeed the veteran Jupp Heynckes who was appointed on a temporary basis after Bayern made a slow start to this season following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.
“Niko was a player at Bayern, he is very familiar with the people involved as well as the structure and the DNA of the club,” said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
“We are convinced that he is the right coach for the future of Bayern.”
Kovac will be appointed by Bayern on a three-year contract which becomes effective as of July 1st. He will also bring in his brother Robert Kovac from Frankfurt as the assistant coach.
During their playing days, both brothers played for the Croatia national team as well as for Bayern so they will be familiar with the atmosphere at the club.
