BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann’s appointment at Bayern Munich is not only a major step but a homecoming.
The 33-year-old’s family has been living in Munich for quite a while now. The deal also enables the outdoor enthusiast to move closer to his beloved Alps.
Having signed a five-year-contract with Bayern commencing in July, his dreams of mountain dwelling would appear to have been delayed for the foreseeable future.
Bayern is said to be paying up to 25 million euros compensation to RB Leipzig to prize away a coach who was still contracted to the East German outfit until 2023. Reports speak of Nagelsmann having accepted Bayern’s directors in having the last say when it comes to transfers. His predecessor Hansi Flick unsuccessfully demanded greater influence over new arrivals.
While Flick seems on his way to becoming the coach of the German national team after having won six trophies with Bayern, Nagelsmann has been attracted by the prospect of winning his first trophies. Aside from his undoubted tactical skills, the Bavaria-born manager meets Bayern’s requirement of hiring a German-speaking coach. Nagelsmann stands for the new coaching generation, while his empathetic style also makes him very good at man-to-man management.
