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Hanover and coach Stendel agree on permanent deal

Xinhua, April 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

Hanover have named Daniel Stendel as their permanent coach, the "Reds" confirmed in an official statement on Friday.

Already relegated Hanover agreed on a permanent deal with caretaker Daniel Stendel, who has put pen to paper until June 2018. The contract is also valid for the second division.

Despite the relegation ahead of schedule, Stendel was able to secure five points from three games after replacing Thomas Schaaf at the start of April.

"Since years Daniel has shown his qualities as Hanover's youth coach," sporting director Marin Bader told the club' s official homepage. "In recent weeks, we were able to see how successfully he can work in professional soccer. In addition, Daniel knows the clubs perfectly."

Stendel added: "It will be a challenge. The task is incredibly interesting. I am therefore pleased with the trust placed in me."

Hanover sit on the last place of the Bundesliga standings. Their relegation was sealed after 17th placed Frankfurt overcame Mainz 2-1 at the 31st round. Endit