Coach question Bayern do not expect a Rangnick decision before the second leg
Ralf Rangnick is considered a coaching candidate at FC Bayern Munich. photo
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FC Bayern is negotiating with Rangnick as a possible new coach. Now the bosses are commenting on the timing of a hoped-for agreement. Apparently there is already a general willingness.
FC Bayern bosses do not expect to reach an agreement with coaching candidate Ralf Rangnick in the next few days.
Sports director Max Eberl said that the record football champions were working “quietly in the background” to sign a successor to Thomas Tuchel and would then “reveal this at some point”. When asked whether this would be before the second duel of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Wednesday next week, Eberl replied: “I don’t think before the second leg.” Planning security will be achieved internally.
Hainer: The direction will soon become clear
Rangnick is the top candidate to succeed Thomas Tuchel. “We are in good discussions with Ralf, but now we have to wait a few days to see whether it ultimately turns out that way,” said President Herbert Hainer on the Sky microphone. “We’ll have to see when we give the final go-ahead. But I think it won’t be too long before we know which direction things are going.”
The Munich team drew 2-2 at home in the first leg and now have to win the second leg – if necessary in extra time or penalties – to reach the final at Wembley. When asked whether an agreement with Rangnick before or after the second leg against the Spaniards would be better, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “After so much talk over the last two or three weeks, it no longer matters.”
Further talks
After the rejections of Xabi Alonso (Leverkusen) and Julian Nagelsmann (national coach), the 65-year-old Rangnick is the current preferred candidate for Munich. Bayern have made an offer to the current team boss of the Austrian national team, which the Bundesliga veteran is currently examining. According to a report in “Bild”, Rangnick has already given those responsible at Säbener Straße a general willingness to come to Munich in the summer. Further discussions are scheduled for Wednesday.
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