A Julian Nagelsmann comeback?! Bayern Munich could make stunning move to rehire Germany boss, 12 months after sacking him

Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by Goal.com

Bayern Munich could reportedly rehire Julian Nagelsmann within 12 months of sacking him as they seek a replacement for Thomas Tuchel.

Bayern in touch with Nagelsmann
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Max Eberl pulling the strings of the operation

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Bavarians axed Nagelsmann in March 2023, to replace him with Thomas Tuchel, after they were knocked off the top of the table by Borussia Dortmund. Although Tuchel rallied them to the 2023 Bundesliga title quite dramatically on the final matchday, the team currently finds itself 10 points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen and it has already been confirmed that the current head coach will be departing this summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

A return for Nagelsmann, though, is now being considered. According to Sport Bild, Max Eberl, Head of Sport at Bayern, has already got in touch with Nagelsmann to gauge his interest in a potential return ahead of what could be a shocking U-turn.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bayern had initially wanted Xabi Alonso to take over but the Spaniard announced that he would be continuing in the Bay Arena. Then former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was sensationally linked with them but those rumours have also been struck down.

WHAT NEXT?

Apart from Nagelsmann, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly also in the running. Whereas, former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick's name has also cropped up in some sections of the press. It remains to be seen who gets the final nod to train Harry Kane & Co. in the next season.