Thomas Tuchel apparently urged FC Bayern Munich to make a quick decision on the question of coaching. Tottenham Hotspur are apparently interested in signing Julian Nagelsmann. Here you can find news and rumors about FCB.
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FC Bayern: Tuchel apparently put FCB bosses under pressure
Thomas Tuchel apparently urged FC Bayern Munich to make a quick decision on the question of coaching. How The Athletic reported, Tuchel informed the Bayern management through his advisors that they must act immediately – otherwise the coach could sign with another club. Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and his ex-club Paris Saint-Germain were also reportedly interested.
Accordingly, the bosses of FC Bayern actually wanted to work with Julian Nagelsmann at least until the summer and then decide on how to proceed. Ultimately, they decided to fire Nagelsmann immediately and sign Tuchel. Loud Picture first contact was made after the 1:2 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
Tuchel was already considered a candidate in 2018: CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Salihamidzic even met him in Munich at the time, but President Uli Hoeneß did everything to extend the contract with Jupp Heynckes. When he finally refused to sign, Tuchel was already in the word at PSG. Despite desperate advances from the Munich bosses, Tuchel did not change his plans – and FC Bayern had to be content with Niko Kovac.
Julian Nagelsmann in conversation at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are apparently interested in signing Julian Nagelsmann. That reports the English Guardians. After his angry press conference last weekend, Antonio Conte is about to be fired from the Premier League club.
Most recently, Thomas Tuchel was also traded as a possible Conte successor. His talks with Tottenham are said to have ultimately even encouraged FC Bayern to act quickly. On Friday, Munich announced the separation from Nagelsmann and the commitment of Tuchel. Tottenham was already interested in Nagelsmann in 2021, but at that time he decided to switch to Bayern.
Tottenham are currently fighting for the Champions League qualification in the Premier League. The side are currently fourth, but they are just two points clear of fifth-placed Newcastle United – and the nouveau riche club still have two games to play.
FC Bayern: press conference with Tuchel, Kahn and Salihamidzic
FC Bayern has announced a press conference with new coach Thomas Tuchel, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic for Saturday at 12 noon. Click here for the Live Ticker.
Leipzig apparently continues to benefit from Nagelsmann premiums
Julian Nagelsmann’s ex-club RB Leipzig apparently benefits from the conditions negotiated at the time, despite his dismissal from FC Bayern. According to this, agreed bonuses must be paid out by Nagelsmann’s actual end of contract – regardless of whether he is still in office or not.
According to the report, the fee currently amounts to around 22 million euros. Three more could be added with corresponding titles by 2026. In the course of the move, two friendlies between the two clubs have also been arranged, which are still pending. As a result, Leipzig expects sums in the mid single-digit millions.
FC Bayern: Hamann can understand the change of coach
TV expert Dietmar Hamann can understand the change of coach at Bayern. He believes “that the opportunity is very, very much greater than the risk. I wouldn’t call it a risk. The coach (Julian Nagelsmann, ed.) was given the chance long enough”. Tuchel “worked with the world’s best players at Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC and then understood how to bring in a certain spirit”.
According to Hamann, the recent 1-2 draw at Bayer Leverkusen had a major influence on the decision. After the Leverkusen game, “you probably just made the decision that you said, ‘We’re not making the progress or progress on the pitch with him that we imagined’. And that’s why it was the only logical thing to do separate,” said the 49-year-old.
FC Bayern: Matthäus criticizes FCB leadership
Record national player Lothar Matthäus criticized the management level of record champion Bayern Munich after coach Julian Nagelsmann left. “Those responsible at Bayern have not cut a good figure lately,” said the 1990 world champion RTL/ntv. It is “no longer the ‘Mia san mia’ that always distinguished Bayern in the days of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß.”
Lip service like that of President Herbert Hainer “makes you unbelievable”. Earlier this week, Hainer had im table football asserts: “We want to build something with him. You can see clear progress in these year and a half. Julian is doing very well. The coaching discussion in between came from outside, we didn’t start it off the fence.”
One must, demanded Matthew, “back to the roots, to family interactions”. That “always made Bayern strong in the past,” he said, “I’ve missed that in the last one to one and a half years.” The separation from Nagelsmann is “actually no longer a big surprise” for him. The former FC Bayern captain cites “the sporting but also personal situation” surrounding Nagelsmann as reasons.
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