It looks like we have a coach for Kim Min-Jae (28, Bayern Munich) next season. Bayern Munich are pushing to bring back Julian Nagelsmann (37) after a year away.
"The decision has been made," Germany's Sky Sports reported on Saturday. Nagelsmann should be Bayern Munich's new coach!" and "Nagelsmann's decision is still pending, but his return to Bayern Munich is taking shape," Sky Sports reported.
"President Max Eberle believes that Nagelsmann can make a successful new start at Bayern Munich. Director Christoph Proint is leading the discussions and is also in charge of negotiations with Nagelsmann's agency, Sport 360."
Nagelsmann is currently in charge of the German national team. "If Nagelsmann accepts Bayern Munich's offer, it would be a bitter blow to the German Football Association," Sky Sports said. They had hoped to keep Nagelsmann in charge until the 2026 World Cup. However, head coach Sandro Wagner is leaning towards staying with the national team and extending his contract instead of Bayern Munich."
Bayern Munich will part ways with head coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of this season. He was originally scheduled to coach the team until June 2025. However, due to repeated poor results and rumors of squad discord, he agreed to leave a year early.
Bayern Munich's top choice is Xabi Alonso, who led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in history. Under his leadership, Leverkusen are unbeaten in 43 official matches. If they don't lose in their remaining five league games, they'll win their first Bundesliga title.
However, Alonso has decided to stay at Leverkusen. He was heavily linked with Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but he has said he will continue to lead Leverkusen next season.
Several names have been floated as alternatives. Zinedine Zidane, who is on a break, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, and Aston Villa manager Unai Emery were among the candidates. However, according to Sky Sports, 안전놀이터 추천 Bayern Munich have not made contact with Zidane's camp and are focused on Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich in March last year. He took the reins at Bayern Munich in the summer of 2021 after gaining recognition for his leadership at Hoffenheim and Leipzig.
Nagelsmann won the Bundesliga title in his first season in charge. However, he was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarterfinals by Villarreal. His lack of control over the squad was also criticized.
He was sacked after failing to complete his second season. After falling behind Dortmund in the title race, Bayern Munich fired Nagelsmann and brought in Tuchel as a firefighter. The Bavarians went on to win the league in dramatic fashion thanks to Dortmund slipping up in the final round.
However, Tuchel would not last two years and would leave the club. The Bavarians are looking for a major overhaul this season, as they are likely to finish bottom of the table for the first time in 12 years. The UCL is the only trophy they have a chance of winning. After drawing 2-2 with Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Bayern Munich will play the second leg at home.
Now, the Bavarians are looking to build a new future with Nagelsmann at the helm. Of course, it remains to be seen if Nagelsmann, who was shockingly sacked a year ago, will accept the offer. However, he has been a huge Bayern Munich fan since childhood, so a 'Nagelsmann II' is not out of the question.
According to Sky Sports, "The discussions between Bayern Munich and Nagelsmann have intensified and progressed. It should be a three- or four-year deal. "Confirmation is pending, but Nagelsmann could be ready to take charge of Bayern Munich for a second time after the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany in June," the source explained.
"Eberle unconditionally supports Nagelsmann's remarkable comeback. At the same time, he demands absolute passion and performance." "At the moment, the Bayern Munich board is convinced that Nagelsmann is the right man for the job. He knows that if he accepts the offer now, everyone will be behind him."
Nagelsmann's arrival could also change the position of Kim Min-jae. Kim has been benched in favor of Eric Dier as of late, but his strengths are clear, and he could spread his wings again under a new coach. Nagelsmann is a coach who emphasizes a high defensive line and aggressive pressing, so there's a good chance he'll give Kim a chance.
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