FC Basel Names Former Bundesliga Star Stephan Lichtsteiner as New Head Coach

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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A few hours after the release of Ludovic Magnin, FC Basel presented his successor as head coach.

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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The former captain of the Swiss Nati takes over as head coach at FC Basel.

Augsburger Allgemeine

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FC Augsburg was the last club the Swiss coach played for – now he's coaching the Swiss champions. His predecessor was dismissed in a bizarre manner.

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At FC Basel, Stephan Lichtsteiner follows Ludovic Magnin. Sport director Daniel Stucki sees a great trainer talent in the 42-year-old – the time for an experiment is well chosen. However, the problem with the gap between the quality of the squad and the demands remains. FCB sports director Daniel Stucki (r.) and his new coach Stephan Lichtsteiner. Image: KEYSTONE Stephan Lichtsteiner follows Ludovic Magnin at FC Basel. Sport director Daniel Stuc…

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January 27, 2026 ✅ Switzerland. Called upon to return the Red-Blues to the top: Swiss club Basel has officially appointed Stefan Lichtsteiner as its new head coach. The 42-year-old's contract runs until the summer of 2029... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football

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The name of FC Basel coach's successor, Ludovic Magnin, who was dismissed this Monday, is already known: Stephan Lichtsteiner, announced only a few hours later. Just arrived at the club, Julien Duranville already knows his second coach in Switzerland.