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Dante Switches Boots for Bayern Munich U23 Bench
22 Apr
Summary
- Dante, 42, will retire and coach Bayern Munich's U23 team.
- He previously played for Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2016.
- Dante was part of Brazil's 2014 World Cup squad.

The coaching landscape for Brazilian football figures is poised for a significant development starting with the 2026/2027 season. Veteran center-back Dante, aged 42, is transitioning from his playing career at Nice.
He is set to assume the role of head coach for Bayern Munich's under-23 squad. German journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that the Bavarian club selected Dante to succeed Holger Seitz, with the contract reportedly already finalized. This marks a new chapter for the defender.
Dante's career includes a highly successful tenure in Germany between 2009 and 2016, where he represented prominent clubs such as Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. His European journey began in 2004 when he moved from Juventude to Lille.
The defender also earned caps for the Brazilian national team, notably being part of the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil. His extensive experience on the field is now set to inform his coaching approach.