According to media reports, FC Bayern abruptly ended the long-term project Julian Nagelsmann and caused a real hit on the coaching market. The German soccer record champion is said to have parted ways with his 35-year-old coach with immediate effect and already have his successor ready.
Accordingly, Thomas Tuchel should become the new coach of Munich. As the "Bild" reported, the 49-year-old former BVB coach could train Bayern for the first time on Monday and prepare for the classic against Dortmund after the international break.
The 2-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen and the associated slipping down to second place in the table last Sunday was possibly one setback too many for Nagelsmann, who had repeatedly been the subject of excitement off the field as well.
The transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had first reported that Munich was considering dismissal. A corresponding decision could therefore be made shortly at Bayern, the Italian tweeted. Then it happened in quick succession, only the club itself did not comment for the time being.
The contract documents should be completed in the evening, Romano said. Shortly thereafter, the "Bild" reported that the separation had already been completed. When asked by the German Press Agency, none of those responsible in Munich responded.
Appointment with the Bayern bosses
The news spread rapidly that evening. The players are said to have been surprised by the coach's hammer. As the TV broadcaster Sky reported, there should be an appointment with the Bayern bosses on Friday, at which Nagelsmann would only be informed of the separation.
In July 2021, Nagelsmann started working for Munich as the successor to Hansi Flick and signed a five-year contract. Nagelsmann and FC Bayern - it should be a long-term project. Nevertheless, according to reports, clauses were also agreed in the working paper in the event of a premature separation. Nagelsmann's departure should not be cheap.
The 35-year-old didn't have it easy on the Isar from the start. Can such a young coach play the great FC Bayern? After the early exit in the DFB Cup against Borussia Mönchengladbach and the quarter-final knockout. in the premier class against Villarreal, the number of critics did not decrease in the previous season. The tenth championship title in a row could not hide the bad season from Bayern's point of view. It was all just not Bayern-like.
Nagelsmann wanted to prove it to everyone this season. In the Champions League, the football giant is in the quarterfinals against ManCity, in the DFB Cup in the quarterfinals against Freiburg. Does the mixed Bundesliga season alone cost Nagelsmann his job?
Thomas Tuchel should take over
Before the World Cup break, everything pointed to a normal round of play. Bayern at the top, Dortmund, nine points behind, is only sixth. About three months later, the black and yellow have overtaken Munich.
Particularly explosive: The Bayern bosses should already have a successor in their sights - none other than Thomas Tuchel should lead Munich to the eleventh championship in a row. At least the external circumstances fit: The former coach of Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain recently moved away from England. To where? To Munich!
As early as 2018, the people of Munich tied up with Tuchel - but hesitated too long. Niko Kovac was awarded the contract and Tuchel went to Paris. A mistake that Bayern probably didn't want to make a second time. According to media reports, Tuchel was very popular with Tottenham Hotspur.
