Streich announces decision on his future will come early next week

In place since December 2011, Streich has only signed short-term contract extensions in recent years. The writing has long been on the wall that the Baden-native – who has been working for Freiburg in some coaching capacity since 1995 – may be preparing to step aside. Streich announced last night that he would confirm his decision after the weekend.

“This game [the 0-5 loss to West Ham] doesn’t influence the decision,” Streich said, “Naturally, one result doesn’t have any bearing on such a long-term decision. It would be a shame if it did. I’ll let my decision be known early next week, possibly on Monday or Tuesday.”