FC St. Gallen has had a strong first half of the season, with Enrico Maaßen’s team just three points behind leaders Thun in second place in the table. The Espen’s recent strong performances have had a positive impact on the coach’s contract.
According to Sky, Enrico Maaßen’s contract has been extended ahead of schedule from 2027 to 2028, with sporting reasons not being the only deciding factor. Above all, the development of the young players has convinced FCSG officials that the German is exactly the right coach for FC St. Gallen.
Under Maaßen, the eastern Swiss are dreaming of their first title since the 1999/00 season, when the Espen last became Swiss champions. St. Gallen are not only in the middle of the title race, but are also still in the Swiss Cup, where they will host FC Basel at home in the quarterfinals.
Maaßen took over as coach in St. Gallen on July 1, 2024, and in 75 competitive games to date, he has achieved an average of 1.63 points per game. Prior to that, the 41-year-old spent over a year at FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, where he recorded an average of 0.95 points per game in 44 competitive matches.
