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Svetislav Pesic to Retire From Head Coaching After This Season

He cites age as the reason for a shift to lighter, advisory work.

Overview

  • Pesic, who disclosed Tuesday in Die Zeit that he will step down, remains Bayern Munich's coach through the season.
  • He says he wants to win another German championship with Bayern before he leaves the bench.
  • He recalled deciding in a hotel before a EuroLeague game in early January that it was time to stop coaching at nearly 77.
  • The seasoned coach returned mid-season at club president Herbert Hainer’s request after Bayern split with Gordon Herbert.
  • Bayern missed the EuroLeague playoffs this season, and his autobiography, Immer weiter, is out this week as he reflects on a career crowned by titles with Germany, Yugoslavia and Barcelona.