(Reuters) - Struggling Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart named Sebastian Hoeness as their new coach to replace Bruno Labbadia with immediate effect, the club said on Monday.
Hoeness signed a deal until June 30, 2025, valid for both the Bundesliga and the second tier Bundesliga 2, Stuttgart said in a statement.
"Bruno worked with the players with great commitment and passion from day one, but unfortunately it didn't pay off as far as points are concerned. In the end, we decided we needed a fresh spark.
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