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Michael Wimmer has moved close to his Bavarian roots from Motherwell Michael Wimmer says his son's face "was beaming with joy" when he decided to leave Motherwell and return to Germany as Jahn Regensburg head coach having made family "my top priority". The 44-year-old shocked the Scottish Premiership club by exiting after only 12 games in charge. Motherwell "very reluctantly negotiated a compensation package" with the German club after Wimmer cited "major family issues" for his desire to leave. Wimmer expressed himself "thrilled" and "excited" to join the club relegated to Germany's third tier on a contract until 2027. Martindale changes narrative to drive Livingston revival Well issues 'won't affect' Kettlewell at Killie "My family is, of course, very happy too, " he told his new club's website. "Things have now developed to the point where I would like to return to Germany. "The fact that it has now become so close to home is, of course, fantastic. When it was finally finalised on Friday, my son was beaming with joy – the look on his face is incomparable. "That convinced me once again that it was the perfect decision. " Wimmer had taken over at Fir Park from Stuart Kettlewell, who has this week been named Kilmarnock manager, and steered Motherwell clear of relegation. "I had a fantastic time in Scotland, sportingly speaking, " he said. "With four games to go, we retained the league place and were able to beat Glasgow Rangers at the famous Ibrox Stadium. "Besides sport, family is also a part of my life. They are my top priority. " Jahn sports director Achim Beierlorzer revealed that he knew Wimmer before he "reconnected" with him after the club decided they needed "a fresh start" under a new head coach. He said it was "an additional positive" that Wimmer was from the Eastern Bavarian region and therefore knew the club well. Wimmer was speaking as Motherwell announced the signing of Austrian midfielder Lukas Fadinger after the 24-year-old left Rheindorf Altach in his country's top flight. Fadinger, who has signed a two-year contract, told the Premiership club's website that negotiations had been ongoing "for a couple of months". Having started his career with Sturm Graz, he had a spell with Lafnitz in the second tier before returning to the top flight with Hartberg then two seasons with Rheindorf. Fadinger made 61 appearances overall - 26 last season, 13 of them starts, as they narrowly avoided relegation having finished bottom at the end of the regular season before overtaking Austria Klagenfurt after the league split. Visit our Motherwell page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Motherwell news notifications in the BBC Sport app 'We are all with you' - Van Dijk sends 'thoughts and prayers' after parade incident 'Chapter over'- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup? Tackling a sportswear giant & making goalkeeping cool - Earps' legacy The groundbreaking series has returned Can the Doctor see the truth before midnight arrives? The amazing story of the woman who reinvented the novel The toxic culture of some swimming clubs exposed 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week How Schmid screengrab reignited putter debate The season of the underdog - and the underachiever Who made Opta's team of the season? F1 Q&A: Would Monaco have been better without two-stop rule? 'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal. Video'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal Who were 'superb'? Who were an 'utter shambles'? Mc Nulty's season review Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits? From yachts to pit stops: Monaco GP in pictures 'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints How Arsenal's comeback queens achieved the unthinkable Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch. Video Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit From winning i Pods to Grand Slams - Djokovic's 100 titles County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off Do promoted teams struggle in other European leagues? Get to know maybe the coolest, calmest F1 driver in history 75 years of F1 in pictures Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.