FC Bayern Munich is about to separate from coach Julian Nagelsmann. Official implementation is a long time coming. Thomas Tuchel is to become his successor. This is how the press reacts.
Germany:
“Bild” newspaper: “Can you fire a coach who costs 20 million euros, still has a chance of a treble and just knocked out Paris St. Germain? Yes, Bayern can! Because obviously they saw a great danger after the weak 1-2 in Leverkusen that it could have been a season without a title with Nagelsmann. In this respect, her tough decision is consistent – despite the oaths of allegiance in recent weeks. (…) The fact is: Nagelsmann has not made it in 21 months, probably the best squad in the to consistently bring the world to the top level.”
“Southgerman newspaper”: “According to everything you hear from the Bayern management level, Nagelsmann’s dismissal was not an over-the-top action, not a panic action before the top game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in a week. It’s more of a creeping alienation process – like in a relationship in which you always reconciled again, but in the end the doubts prevail.Nagelsmann’s debut year in Munich – in addition to fulfilling his duties and winning the championship – two disappointments are remembered: the Champions League defeat against outsiders Villarreal and a 0:5 against Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup. And in the current season the ups and downs continued. The Munich team can theoretically still win all titles – but also: none. There is a strange lack of consistency, dominance, that we are who we are.”
sports1: “The football business can be brutal. One thing is clear: Even at FC Bayern, which defines itself as a family club, it’s no longer about humanity. The principle of performance takes precedence over everything. Yes, there are good reasons for deciding that Chapter Nagelsmann to close. However, the emergence and communication of this decision is disastrous and unstylish and not worthy of FC Bayern. Nagelsmann found out about his end through the media on Thursday evening – and reacted just as surprised as many players. A tangible rift between him and his There was no team.Nagelsmann traveled to the Tyrolean ski resort after the 2-1 defeat in Leverkusen to recharge his batteries for the top game against BVB.But at that point, the managers, despite all the public praise and ‘We-form-a “Era-with-Julian’-promise, long since spoken to Tuchel from behind. Mia san mia? Just a cheap phrase that no longer lives.” will be filled!”
Spain:
“Bernabeu Digital”: “Nagelsmann is under Real Madrid’s sights and Tuchel already has a job. The move at one of the European giants brings the former Bayern Munich coach closer to the Santiago Bernabéu in the summer.”
“AS”: “Bayern Munich experienced an unprecedented earthquake yesterday.”
“Marca”: “Bomb hit in the Bundesliga. FC Bayern fires Nagelsmann. Tuchel will be his successor.”
“Mundo Deportivo”: “Bayern are kicking Nagelsmann out and have already made a decision about the replacement.”
“Sports”: “Bombshell in Germany! Julian Nagelsmann will no longer be the coach of Bayern Munich.”
Italy:
Gazzetta dello Sport: “A bolt from the blue. Bayern surprisingly parted ways with Nagelsmann: Tuchel took his place.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Sensation in Bavaria: Nagelsmann dismissed, Tuchel replaces him. The defeat in Leverkusen, which cost Bayern the lead in the Bundesliga, was fatal.”
“Tutosport”: “Sensation at Bayern Munich: Nagelsmann about to be fired! According to “Bild”, the German club has already identified Tuchel as his successor. The recent Bundesliga defeat against Leverkusen was fatal.”
Great Britain:
“The Sun”: “Back in Tuch – Bayern Munich appoint Thomas Tuchel as new manager in stunning move after Julian Nagelsmann was sacked.”
“The Guardians”: “Bayern Munich oust Julian Nagelsmann and prepare to hire Thomas Tuchel. The German giants are acting swiftly after the weekend’s defeat at Leverkusen.”
“The Daily Mirror”: “Shock in Bavaria! Bayern Munich throws Nagelsmann out and Chelsea ex-coach Tuchel takes over.”
“The Daily Express”: “Bayern Munich have reportedly forestalled Tottenham by signing Thomas Tuchel (…). Spurs are currently looking for a replacement for Antonio Conte (…).”
France
“Le Parisian”: “Bayern Munich: Nagelsmann dismissed, Tuchel to replace him? Nobody saw it coming (…), but Julian Nagelsmann is said to be dismissed from Bayern Munich with immediate effect. Nagelsmann, who came from Leipzig in 2021, had Bayern just for that Qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League by knocking out PSG. (…) But Bayern are not called FC Hollywood for nothing. New affairs are happening all the time and in the next few hours we will undoubtedly know more about the reasons for this sudden dismissal.”
“L’Equipe”: “Nagelsmann went down in the history of the German club 19 months ago when he became the first manager to sign for five seasons. He was also the first one Bayern had to spend money on (€25m to RB Leipzig). The fact that he was thrown overboard at this point raises questions. After all, Munich are still on course for a treble.”
“Le Figaro”: “It was rumored that he would return to PSG to replace Christophe Galtier next season, but ultimately Thomas Tuchel will start over at Bayern Munich. (…) Nagelsmann no longer had a good reputation with the German champions. The Top management accused him of his surprising tactical decisions and an insufficiently stable game plan.”
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Netherlands:
“Algemeen Dagblad”: “Despite some weaker results, the club’s leadership has so far backed the youngest coach in the club’s history. But after the 1-2 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen, the Bavarian top team, who have already lost ten points this calendar year, had enough” “De Telegraaf” : Bayern Munich puts Nagelsmann on the road. … The intervention is remarkable in that Bayern are still in the running for their eleventh championship title in a row, just a point behind Dortmund, and are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the quarter-finals of the German Cup.”
Switzerland:
“View”: “The coaching earthquake in Munich is making waves. Coach Nagelsmann is surprisingly dismissed. The failed long-term project could become an expensive affair for Bayern. (…) Because of the risk of not winning the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2012, this will now Abruptly stopped. Thomas Tuchel should save the season – and could become a triple winner with Bayern less than two months after his appointment. What he has to do is keep the championship trophy in Munich.”
Austria:
“Crown Newspaper”: “While FC Bayern Munich was planning his dismissal, Julian Nagelsmann was enjoying a skiing holiday with Lena Wurzenberger in Zillertal, Austria. From the point of view of the Bayern bosses, the love trip was obviously the wrong signal. Ironically, in the international break, they separate FC Bayern Munich by Julian Nagelsmann. A bang!”
“today”: “While discussions were being held in Munich about Nagelsmann’s expulsion, the trainer himself was on a skiing holiday in Tyrol and was not informed at all by the club about what was happening.”