Mario Frick before switching to Pisa: Shock for FC Lucerne?

Mario Frick before switching to Pisa: Shock for FC Lucerne?

rumors about changing coaches in football - and this time Mario Frick is the focus. The coach of FC Luzern, who is contractually bound by June 30, 2026, could possibly consider a move to Pisa, a new club in Serie A. As the Tagblatt the association should seriously knock on Frick's services.

Frick has managed an enormous development of the FCL in recent years. Since his takeover, he has not only opened the club doors for 16 talents, but also successfully integrated them into the Super League. Two particularly remarkable departures in the recent past are the transfers from Ardon Jashari and Luca Jaquez, which were sold for 6 million euros each. The sporting results speak for themselves: In 2022 Frick saved the club from relegation, in 2023 there was the excellent fourth place, and the FCL remained strong in the following season, although one fell back to seventh.

The search for a new coach in Pisa

The interest in Frick is not entirely surprising, because the trainer also has ambitions to work in Italy in the future. In his active player time, Frick was active in the Italian league for many years and therefore combines a special relationship with this football country. According to 4-4-2 he is also a hot candidate for coaching in Pisa.

The decision of PISA is still pending and it remains to be seen whether the FCL would accept an early departure from Frick. The sporting director Remo Meyer could not be reached for a statement, and the club accepts the interest in his trainer calmly. The goal of the FCL is clear: one would like to take part in European competitions again in the coming year and hope to count on Frick.

a shock for the FCL?

A premature departure Fricks would be a real shock for FC Lucerne. The first big appointment for the new season is already just around the corner: On June 19, players have to take the fitness test. Meanwhile, Frick is worried that a possible change could bring unrest in favor of PISA.

How the situation will develop remains exciting. And even if many fans look at the coming weeks, one thing is certain: Mario Frick has proven himself as a successful coach in Lucerne, and his potential switch to series A could have consequences for both himself and for the FCL. At the current status of changing the coach in Series A and other developments, you can inform yourself at Transfer market