St. Pauli pursues Marcel Rapp for head coach position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
FC St. Pauli is seeking a new head coach following the departure of Alexander Blessin. The club is reportedly interested in Marcel Rapp, who was recently dismissed from Holstein Kiel after their relegation. Rapp had previously led Kiel to the Bundesliga in 2024. While sources indicate St. Pauli is pursuing him, an agreement has not yet been reached. Rapp was also linked to Arminia Bielefeld recently, adding to the competitiveness in securing his services.
- •St. Pauli looks for a successor after Blessin's exit
- •Club interested in former Kiel coach Marcel Rapp
- •Rapp led Kiel to the Bundesliga in 2024
- •Agreement between Rapp and St. Pauli is pending
- •Rapp has also been linked with Arminia Bielefeld
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — St. Pauli conjuring up move for ex-Kiel coach Marcel Rapp
"After it was clear FC St. Pauli and Alexander Blessin would part ways, the Hanseatic club are looking for an instant successor as coach. Now, according to Sky Germany's sources, the recently relegate...
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