Bayern Munich had their answer. For several weeks, the Germans have made Xabi Alonso their priority to replace Thomas Tuchel next year. Except that the Spaniard has decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. “There's been a lot of talk about my future over the last few weeks. We had a lot of matches, a lot of objectives and we had to focus on our matches. During this break, I had something to think about and I had time. I made my decision, last week, I had a good discussion with my managers. I told them that I continued to be the coach of this team next season.
A hard blow for the Bavarians, who are looking at other options. Although it had been ruled out, the track leading to Julian Nagelsmann is no longer excluded. Fired like a dirty person almost a year ago, the Germany coach is still in the management's good books. A more than surprising choice. Kicker explains that he is nevertheless one of the main candidates to take up the torch, he who wants to return to a club after his experience in selection. Sports director Max Eberl is not against his return.
Tracks in every direction
But some managers and players doubt this choice, while Nagelsmann believes he has learned from his mistakes. What is certain is that his name is on the table. This is also the case for Ralf Rangnick. The profile of the Austria coach is very popular internally, it's no secret. High-performing and German-speaking, he has the advantage of knowing the Bundesliga well. He has a lot of supporters within the club according to Kicker. Same thing for Roberto De Zerbi. According to Sports 1 and the Timeshe is the new favorite of the management, especially of Max Eberl.
He is discussing with the Bavarians, he who has a departure clause of around 15 million euros. Finally, Hansi Flick also has supporters at the club. But he is not among the priority candidates. On the other hand, the German coach, who is aiming for the Barça bench, is not closed to the idea of doing a new mandate at Bayern Munich assures Kicker. You have understood, the German champions are going in all directions to find their new coach. A mission that is anything but simple for the people of Munich, who no longer want to make mistakes and regain their prestige.
