José Barcala: Ex-Servette Geneva Coach Joins FC Bayern Munich Women
Women's Bayern coaching position to be filled by arrivals from Servette Geneva football club - Fresh appointement of a female coach at Servette Geneva.
Ready to take on a new challenge, 43-year-old José Barcala steps into the hot seat as the new coach of FC Bayern Munich Women's football team. The Spanish maestro's arrival comes at a time when the club's long-serving coach, Alexander Straus, jumps ship to join Angel City FC in Los Angeles, USA. The contract signed with Bayern keeps Barcala on deck till June 2027.
Firing up the enthusiasm, Bianca Rech, FC Bayern's women's football director, stated, "We're over the moon to have bagged José Barcala as our new coach. His incredible blend of charisma and a winning mentality are the perfect recipe for our continued success both on and off the pitch." The club's ambitious target? A dynasty that'll rule both the domestic and international stages.
With dreams of more national titles and a notable showing in the Champions League, Barcala is keen to charge up the dynamism on the pitch. "Our goal is to retain our position atop the Frauen-Bundesliga and propel ourselves towards the holy grail—the UEFA Women's Champions League," says Barcala. "I'm also excited to contribute to the development of homegrown talents."
Time to celebrate old and new victories
Riding high on the euphoria of their third consecutive championship win, the team is planning a joyous celebration alongside the men's team on the city hall balcony. The week is set to begin with a hearty welcome from the mayor, Dieter Reiter.
Joining Bayern from Swiss first division club Servette Geneva, where he secured the double in 2024, Barcala boasts a rich coaching career that spans Spain, France, Scotland, and Switzerland. Francisco De Sá Fardilha, the women's football technical director, expressed his delight at having "just the right fit" to help the club continue its glorious journey which begun three years ago.
Stay tuned for more as Barcala proves his mettle in the expected days ahead!
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- FC Bayern's new coach, José Barcala, aims to utilize his blend of charisma and winning mentality to contribute to the development of homegrown talents, while also striving for domestic and international success, such as retaining their position atop the Frauen-Bundesliga and making a significant impact in the Champions League.
- Following his successful tenure at Swiss first division club Servette Geneva, where he secured the double in 2024, José Barcala is now set to make a impact at FC Bayern Munich Women, having been signed to a contract that will keep him with the club till June 2027.
- The coach's arrival at FC Bayern comes at a time when the club's long-serving coach, Alexander Straus, has decided to leave for Angel City FC in Los Angeles, USA, opening the door for Barcala to take on a new challenge and help the club build a dynasty on both the domestic and international stages.
