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First photos – Tuchel is in the stadium, he will be presented soon
FC Bayern confirms separation of Nagelsmann and Tuchel obligation
FC Bayern Munich has now confirmed the separation from coach Julian Nagelsmann. As the German record champions also announced, Thomas Tuchel will succeed him.
At FC Bayern, things are really busy during the international break. The record champion dismisses coach Julian Nagelsmann and hires Thomas Tuchel. The former BVB coach will be introduced on Saturday afternoon. All developments in the live ticker.
Thomas Tuchel is back in the limelight. Six months after being kicked out at Chelsea in London, the 49-year-old took on a delicate mission at Bayern Munich as the successor to Julian Nagelsmann in his home town of Munich. The world-class coach arrived at the Munich stadium at 10.50am in the back seat of an Audi. Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic had arrived on the site six minutes earlier.
Thomas Tuchel reaches the Bayern Stadium
What: Dennis Brosda
Tuchel shakes hands first
What: Dennis Brosda
Nagelsmann will then be officially introduced from 12.00 noon. Here you can follow the day in the live ticker.
11:17 a.m .: First rumors about Nagelsmann
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is said to be considering signing Julian Nagelsmann. This is reported by The Guradian. Nagelsmann could therefore follow Antonio Conte.
The Italian’s contract expires at the end of the season. After a tantrum last Saturday, however, he is threatened with premature retirement. Conte had pulled massively on the club and the players.
10:45 am: What was going on behind the scenes
The end for Nagelsmann came as a surprise. But what are the reasons for the separation, which could still entail enormous costs for the club? The facts, background and consequences of the change of coach at the record champions.
10:21 am: Goretzka’s emotional farewell
Leon Goretzka reacted to Nagelsmann’s release with emotional farewell words. “Thank you very much for the cooperation. A collaboration that was always characterized by trust, fun and mutual respect. You are a great person and coach, whom we all wish the very best,” wrote the Munich midfielder.
Goretzka continues: “It is now up to us to successfully complete your work. Thanks for everything!” The 28-year-old also published a picture that shows him and his former coach immediately before a hug on the pitch.
9:58 a.m .: To read – Nagelsmann’s last interview as Bayern coach
Julian Nagelsmann was supposed to shape an era, but then they chased him from the court. This is his last interview as Bayern Munich coach. It appeared five days before his surprise dismissal. And lets look deeply in hindsight.
9:33 a.m .: Flick regrets Nagelsmann-Aus
National coach Hansi Flick regretted the dismissal of his successor at Bayern. “I think it’s a shame that of course he’s now being deprived of the chance to win three titles,” said Flick on the ProSieben Maxx TV station. Flick had led Munich to the triple in 2020, his successor was Nagelsmann in 2021.
Nagelsmann remains an “outstanding coach” despite his early retirement as a Munich coach, said the 58-year-old Flick. The Bayern players in the national soccer team were “very surprised” by the news, just like him.
9:02 a.m .: Völler praises Tuchel
DFB sports director Rudi Völler (62) welcomes the fact that FC Bayern is relying on Tuchel as Nagelsmann’s successor. The 49-year-old Tuchel is a “top alternative,” said Völler.
