Dante becomes head coach of Bayern Munich reserves team

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Dante becomes head coach of Bayern Munich reserves team
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Dante Bonfim Costa Santos, known as Dante, has been appointed head coach of FC Bayern Munich's reserves team, effective June 22. The 42-year-old Brazilian returns to Munich 11 years after leaving, succeeding Holger Seitz in his first coaching role. Following his retirement from playing at Nice, Dante expressed excitement for guiding young players at Bayern. His coaching staff will include experienced assistants Babak Keyhanfar and Christian Ströbel. Bayern aims to develop young talent at its Campus as it prepares for the upcoming Regionalliga season starting in late July.

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  • Dante retires from playing career before taking coaching role.
  • He played a key role in Bayern's 2013 treble win.
  • Dante aims to develop young talent at Bayern Munich.
  • Merger of experienced coaches to assist in the reserves.
  • Pre-season training begins June 22 for the reserves.
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  • 12:43 PMYahoo SportsDante officially returns to FC Bayern
  • 9:40 AMYahoo SportsDante returns to Bayern Munich as reserves team coach
  • 8:01 AMYahoo SportsDante to take charge of Bayern reserves
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Former Bayern Munich defender Dante returns to the Bundesliga champions as coach of their reserves team. Bayern said on Tuesday that the 42-year-old Brazilian takes over the U23 side from Holger Seitz for the new season in what is his first coaching job.

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After ending his playing career at OGC Nice, Dante has been appointed head coach of Bayern Munich’s reserve team.Dante, who played for Bayern between 2012 and 2015, replaces Holger Seitz and takes c...

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Dante Bonfim Costa Santos – known as Dante – will become the head coach of FC Bayern’s reserves team following his retirement as a player with Nice. The 42-year-old Brazilian returns to Munich 1...

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