Borussia Mönchengladbach confirms verbal agreement for new head coach

Borussia Mönchengladbach has reached a verbal agreement with a new head coach following their fourth consecutive Bundesliga defeat, a 4-3 loss to Mainz on September 19. Sporting director Rouven Schröder indicated that previous candidates Christian Titz, Horst Steffen, Dino Toppmöller, and Domenico Tedesco are no longer in consideration. Alexander Blessin, who left FC St. Pauli after their relegation last season, has emerged as the leading candidate. The club is anticipated to announce Blessin's appointment in the coming week.

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