Nagelsmann pulls out of race to become next manager of Chelsea
Julian Nagelsmann, a former Bayern Munich manager is reportedly no longer in the race to become the next manager of Chelsea football club.
35-year-old Nagelsmann who was recently sacked and replaced by former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich, was the front-runner for the role, but Football London reported that he has pulled out of the race.
Popular sports journalist Fabrizio Romano who also confirmed the development, tweeted;
“Julian Nagelsmann has now withdrawn from the race to become the new Chelsea head coach — it looks like it’s his final decision. German coach is said to be no longer available after multiple round of talks. Nagelsmann was top candidate for the job.”
EXCLUSIVE: Julian Nagelsmann has now withdrawn from the race to become the new Chelsea head coach — it looks like it’s his final decision. 🚨🔵 #CFC
German coach is said to be no longer available after multiple round of talks.
Nagelsmann was top candidate for the job. pic.twitter.com/vkU5zcxISH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 21, 2023
The news arrives as a fresh blow to Chelsea’s owners and many others who are admirers of Nagelsmann.
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will now likely emerge as the favourite after another set of positive talks with the Chelsea board.
Last Thursday, Nagelsmann was in London for face-to-face talks which were said to be ‘very positive’ according to Sky Germany. Luis Enrique appeared alongside the young head coach in the Chelsea manager race, but it was then revealed the former Spain boss was out of the frame to be Graham Potter’s permanent successor.
Pochettino subsequently replaced Enrique at the very top of Chelsea’s shortlist, with Vincent Kompany also a shock inclusion along with one other unknown manager. With Nagelsmann now highly unlikely to be installed at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2023/24 season, it comes as a huge boost to Pochettino.
