DONE DEAL: Dante Returns to Bayern Munich as U23 Coach After Retirement

Munich is all set to witness an emotional moment after a decade as Dante Bayern Munich return is confirmed. A few days ago, Dante retirement news made a lot of headlines, and the Brazilian defender, just a few days after hanging up his boots, is back at the FC Bayern Academy as the new Bayern Munich U23 coach. Dante Bayern coach will be tasked with the primary responsibility of leading Bayern's U23 side while also being involved in the UEFA Youth League campaign. In this article, we take a look at Dantes' playing days and most importantly, what Bayern Munich U23 coach roles mean for Dante?

Dante: An Icon in Bayern History

Dante joined Bayern Munich in 2012 and has won several trophies including the UEFA Champions League in his maiden season, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and also one FIFA Club World Cup trophy added to his name. Under Jupp Heynckes, he was a regular starter and was a rock-solid presence in the defence and leading the pathway to one of the greatest seasons in football history.

Dante also represented Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and also started in the infamous 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany. After playing for Nice and Wolfsburg, he decided to call on this time and Dante retirement news made all the noise.

Dante to Manage Some Exciting Talents in Bayern U23

Dante moved into coaching soon and it seems like a natural progression given his tactical intelligence and leadership qualities. He often acted as a mentor to young players in Nice and his appointment indicates that Bayern are investing heavily in former players with the Bayern DNA and coaches who understand elite-level dressing rooms. He will be tasked with developing future first-team players and leading the team in the UEFA Youth League.

There are a lot of exciting talents currently in Bayern U23 team, including the likes of Anton Heinz, who is the top goalscorer of the team alongside Guido Della Rovere, David Santos Daiber, and David Heindl. The focus will be more on development than results as success here is measured also by player progression and the ability to integrate quickly in the senior team.