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Dante returns to Bayern as reserves coach after successful playing career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Dante returns to Bayern as reserves coach after successful playing career

Summary

Dante Bonfim Costa Santos has accepted the role of head coach for Bayern Munich's reserve team, effective this summer. The former defender, known for his pivotal role in Bayern's treble-winning season in 2012/13, aims to develop young talent as he transitions from playing to coaching. He expressed his desire to be a coach and has been preparing for this role by obtaining his UEFA Pro Licence. This move marks a significant return to the club where he enjoyed the most success in his career, having won 11 titles during his tenure in Munich.

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By the Numbers

•Dante won the treble with Bayern in the 2012/13 season.
•He made 133 appearances for Bayern, scoring five goals.
•Dante previously played for clubs including Wolfsburg and Nice.
•He plans to focus on developing young players in his new role.
•Dante has a UEFA Pro Licence and is ready for full-time coaching.

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What they're saying

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“My goal is to be a coach. I’m really up for that. And to be a Bayern coach is a dream for me,” said Dante when visited at home by members’ magazine ‘51’ in 2024. That dream will now becom...
— Yahoo Sports

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