Major European club is looking for a new coach. Here is a summary of the announcement published by Liverpool, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Indeed, Jürgen Klopp, Xavi and Thomas Tuchel will no longer play for their respective clubs next year. Concerning the last named, this is a surprise without being one. In March 2023, he was chosen by Munich management to lead the new project implemented. All while negotiating behind the back of Julian Nagelsmann, who had not really seen the blow coming. Less than a year later, TT finally failed. Despite winning the Bundesliga title last season, he suffered a number of failures, notably in the German Cup and the league during this year.
Several tracks fell through
He can still save his record with a Champions League. Then, it will be time to turn the ephemeral Tuchel page to open a new chapter. But with which coach? Since the departure of the former Chelsea coach was made official on February 21, many names have come out of the hat. Two months later, we don’t necessarily see very clearly on the subject. On the other hand, what we do know is who will not come. Priority of the residents of the Allianz Arena, Xabi Alonso preferred to decline the invitation and continue the adventure hand in hand with Bayer Leverkusen. Cited as a plan B, Ralf Rangnick, highly appreciated by sports director Max Eberl, will not come either.
Just like Julian Nagelsmann. For a few days, a return of the former coach, fired like someone dirty, had been mentioned. Finally, he decided to continue as Germany coach until 2026. A new blow for Bayern Munich, where he had many supporters, especially in the locker room. Contrary to what has been said here and there, several players in the group get along very well with him and were not against his return. Quite the contrary. And there is another technician who is favored by the German locker room. This is Zinedine Zidane. The Munich players are very excited about the idea of being managed by the Frenchman, we were told.
Zizou is highly appreciated by players
It is even unanimous during discussions on the subject. His high-level experience, his aura and his many qualities are appreciated. But what about the leadership of the Recorder? Concerning him, we have heard almost everything. Bayern Munich would be interested for some. Bild even mentioned a possible duo with Franck Ribéry as deputy. For others, like Sky Germany, there was never any question of recruiting him. Information maintained after the announcement last weekend by Marca of serious contacts between the Zizou clan and the Bavarians. Same according to Mundo Deportivo, which indicates that it is a stone’s throw from Munich. According to our information, Bayern Munich appreciates his profile and is studying his case.
This, even if ZZ, whose position on this track is unknown, does not master the language. Although he is not necessarily the favorite, his name was visibly mentioned during discussions about the future coach. But according to the German press, one of the priority tracks currently leads to Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton). Regardless, Bayern Munich continues to look for that rare gem while trying to finish the season well, particularly in the Champions League. This is the current priority for the Bavarians, who hope to go all the way and save their year with a major title in Europe under the orders of Thomas Tuchel. A coach whose succession is clearly far from being settled and is giving some headaches to managers, who are nevertheless accustomed to anticipating.
