Because Nagelsmann allegedly asked the talented teenager last year when he was still working as a coach at RB Leipzig. According to the “Sport Bild” report, there was even a meeting in Leipzig at the invitation of the young coach. But Bishop refused a change.
A few weeks later, when it was clear that Nagelsmann would become the new Bayern coach, he is said to have called the young footballer again.
The 34-year-old tried to convince Bishop of a transfer to Munich – again without success. Instead, the then 15-year-old stayed in Hoffenheim. In winter 2022 he even extended his contract until 2025.
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Even shortly before the contract extension, Bayern asked again, as confirmed by Michael Reschke from Bischof’s consulting agency Stellar.
Tom Bishop (Hoffenheim)
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Tom Bischof celebrates Bundesliga debut
“His contract in Hoffenheim is expiring, some German clubs are interested. Julian Nagelsmann has a positive image of Tom. Bayern’s squad is never too big. As a talented young player, you can always get playing time,” said Reschke a few months ago “Picture”. But Bishop decided otherwise. It is said that the teenager sees himself on the right path to becoming a professional footballer in Hoffenheim.
On March 19, Bischof also celebrated his debut in the Bundesliga against Hertha BSC – at the age of 16 years, eight months, 19 days. This makes him the third youngest Bundesliga debutant behind Youssoufa Moukoko (BVB) and Paul Wanner (FC Bayern).
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