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13-06-2025
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Karel Geraerts tops Reims' shortlist for new head coach
According to a report from L'Équipe, Karel Geraerts tops Stade de Reims's shortlist for their new head coach following the departure of Samba Diawara. The Champagne club reportedly interviewed Geraerts and were convinced by the Belgian's profile. However, Geraerts, a free agent since September, after he was sacked from Schalke 04, has not yet given Reims a definitive answer. The club are faced with certain issues that could detract from the attractiveness of the role; they will likely have to sell this summer, while the budget will also be tightened after suffering a relegation to Ligue 2 via the playoffs. Advertisement Reims had been linked with Philippe Montanier, who has not had a head coaching role since leaving Toulouse FC in 2023 after leading the club to their first-ever Coupe de France title. However, Mohamed Toubache-Ter reported that conversations had cooled between the two parties. L'Équipe points to Olivier Dall'Oglio as another option if Geraerts cannot be convinced. He had led AS Saint-Étienne to promotion in the 2023/24 season, but was sacked in the past campaign following a poor set of results. GFFN | Nick Hartland
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05-06-2025
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Former Union St Gilloise and Schalke 04 head coach top of Standard Liege's wish list
Het Nieuwbslad are reporting that Karel Geraerts is the top candidate for the vacancy at Standard Liege. Yesterday the sides most recent head coach, Ivan Leko, left to join fellow Pro League side Gent. Geraerts, who played for Standard back in the 2000s, is currently available after leaving Schalke 04 earlier in the 2024/2025 season. Geraerts has already shown he can be successful as a head coach in the Pro League. He had Union St Gilloise involved in the 2022/2023 title race, a title that was ultimately won by Antwerp. That was his first season as a head coach, but at the end of the campaign he left the Brussels club. During his time with Union he won 35 games, drew 11 and lost 11. At Schalke he did not fair as well, with 12 wins, seven draws and 14 defeats in the 2. Bundesliga. During his time in Germany he worked with Marc Wilmots, who has since become sporting director at Standard Liege. GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
