Could Julian Nagelsmann return to Bayern Munich as Germany national team coach?
Nagelsmann is fast becoming the new Bayern coach. Bayern will part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. It's already been announced. The Bavarians have begun their search for a new coach. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was their first choice. However, Alonso has decided to stay. Leverkusen announced the news on their official website on the 29th. "Leverkusen is the right place for me to develop as a coach," Alonso said at a pre-match press conference ahead of the 27th round of the 2023-2024 Bundesliga against Hoffenheim at the BayArena on Tuesday, "I have a good feeling as a young coach. My work here is not finished yet," he emphasized.
"I'm helping the players and the team. "I want to help the players and the team, especially the young players," he added, "and if I am part of that process, I am happy with that. "I have shared this with the club officials who have respected me since I decided to stay," Alonso said, emphasizing that "everything is clear now, and we have two months left to fight for the title with a full tank of gas." According to local media, Alonso reportedly informed the players of his decision to stay ahead of the press conference.
Alonso's decision to stay has left Bayern with their mouths watering. The Bavarians were willing to pay a buyout to keep Alonso, who took over at Leverkusen last season and has done a tremendous job. This season, he has led his team to an unbeaten record and is on the verge of winning his first title. Bayern tried to reorganize with Alonso, but it didn't work out.
The Bavarians are now looking for a new candidate. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi seems to be the first choice, but De Zerbi is facing interest from the likes of Liverpool and Man United. 스포츠토토 He may not be easy to sign, so a backup is needed, and that's Nagelsmann. Germany's Sky Sports reported this on Tuesday. Bayern are determined to have a new coach in place by April, and there aren't many options. Ralf Rangnick has been mentioned, but he's not the favorite. The Zinedine Zidane-Frank Ribery system is reportedly not on Bayern's radar.
"Nagelsmann's dismissal did not suit Bayern," said Uli Hoeness, who added: "There was a lack of patience. At the time of Nagelsmann's dismissal, Bayern were in a position to win all three titles." Nagelsmann was sacked in March 2023 for poor performance. Nagelsmann is currently trying to turn around the German national team and hope to make a statement at Euro 2024.