Alexander Nouri, who once prowled the touchline at top-flight German clubs, has completely walked away from professional football to run two McDonald's restaurants. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say But Nouri has decided the unpredictable world of football management simply isn't for him anymore. He then moved into coaching, taking charge at VfB Oldenburg among other clubs, and eventually landed a spell as Bremen's manager. Alexander Nouri's last job in football was back in 2022 | GETTY His final role in football came at Greek side Kavala, which he departed in 2022. For Nouri, the security of running McDonald's restaurants clearly beats the constant uncertainty of life in the dugout.

Source: BBC January 22, 2026 23:55 UTC