Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann’s new relationship with a reporter made headlines. Now the 35-year-old expresses himself.
Julian Nagelsmann sees no problems for his job as head coach at FC Bayern Munich in his new relationship with a reporter from the “Bild” newspaper. It is true that this constellation offers a target for possible reports about the German soccer record champion. “I am aware that this accusation can come, but: I certainly don’t want to damage my own career,” said the 35-year-old in an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”, in which he publicly spoke about his private situation after the announced separation from his wife.
“I would be the first to be fired”
“I’ve already said: As a coach, you are 100 percent dependent on how your players implement your ideas. I really understand that this accusation can come. But in what interest should I say anything? I would be the first to be sacked “said Nagelsmann. After learning about the relationship, the “Bild” newspaper released the reporter from reporting on FC Bayern with immediate effect.
Munich’s sports director Hasan Salihamidzic also discussed his situation with Nagelsmann. “Of course we talked to Julian about the worst and best-case scenarios. He told us and the team openly. I think he can separate them well,” said Salihamidzic in an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.