Off to Hungary

After 21 years! Hofmann about to leave SK Rapid

Over and out - after 21 years and 273 competitive matches, Maximilian Hofmann's time with the green-and-white club is coming to an end! The arch-Rapidler, who was no longer coach Robert Klauß' first choice, is set to join seven-time Hungarian champions Debrecen ...

As "Nemzeti Sport" reports, the Hungarians, who have had a poor start to the season this year, want to strengthen their defense with the 31-year-old Viennese. Hofmann is expected to help the club from the east of the country quickly get out of second last place and prevent the threat of relegation.

El Maestro is boss on the bench
In Debrecen, Hofmann will meet up with an old acquaintance from the Austrian Bundesliga if the move goes smoothly: former Sturm coach Nestor El Maestro has been in charge of the Hungarian side since mid-November.

No resistance from Rapids
In the five games since then, they have managed a sensational and spectacular 5.4 against top club Ferencvaros Budapest, but have also conceded three defeats and one draw.

According to "Nemzeit Sport", talks between Hofmann and Debrecen are already well advanced - and there is said to be no resistance from Rapids either ...