Michael Lang becomes Head of Sport at FC Wil. Since his contract with FC Basel was terminated in July, the full-back had been looking for a job. Now the 33-year-old is changing his role.
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- Michael Lang becomes head of sport at FC Wil.
- The 33-year-old played for FC Basel until the end of July 2024 before his contract was terminated.
- Lang on his new role: "It's a great honor to take on this role. FC Wil 1900 has an excellent foundation and a lot of potential."
Michael Lang has been without a club since the end of July, and now the long-serving FCB defender has found a new employer. Not on the pitch, but mainly in the office. He will become head of sport at FC Wil. Lang replaces Jan Breitenmoser, who is stepping down at the end of the year.
According to FC Wil, the transition between Breitenmoser and Lang will be completed by the end of June 2025 at the latest. During the transition period, Breitenmoser will continue to manage the day-to-day business and head up the sporting side. Lang will be responsible for decisions relating to the next season.
Lang as the preferred solution in Wil
Lang was the Challenge League club's preferred solution. "Our board member Fabian Schär has known Michael Lang for many years and has gotten to know him as someone who not only has an exceptional understanding of football, but also fits in perfectly with us as a person. His experience and his character will give our club new impetus. It is a stroke of luck for us to have Michael as Jan's successor," Wii President Maurice Weber is quoted as saying in the press release.
Lang is also delighted about his move to FC Wil: "It is a great honor to take on this role. FC Wil 1900 has an excellent foundation and a lot of potential. I'm looking forward to developing the team further and continuing Jan Breitenmoser's successful work. We have big plans and I am convinced that we can successfully shape the club's sporting future together."
