The Bayern Munich executive group has decided to part ways with Julian Nagelsmann following a period of results that did not meet the club’s expectations in the Bundesliga. This development was reported by Sky Sport Germany, with Florian Plettenberg providing the updates from their newsroom.
Sources close to the situation indicate that Bayern were unsettled by how Borussia Dortmund managed to reduce the gap in the Bundesliga standings after the winter break, especially given the context of the World Cup hiatus in Qatar. The leadership team at Bayern is said to have grown increasingly concerned about the overall direction of the squad under Nagelsmann’s management when faced with fierce competition from their rivals, and about whether the players could consistently perform to the high standards expected at this club.
There is also a belief within the club that some players did not respond as hoped to Nagelsmann’s methods and tactics. As a result, the decision-makers felt that a change in leadership could better align the team with its ambitious objectives, both in domestic competition and in European play. The club is prepared to settle the contractual obligations with Nagelsmann until he secures new employment, ensuring a respectful transition during this period of transition.
It is worth recalling that during Nagelsmann’s tenure, the Munich side advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League in the 2022/23 season, notably defeating Paris Saint-Germain on the way to that stage. That success stands in contrast to the broader domestic results that ultimately influenced the leadership’s decision. The club’s historical performance in Europe remains a benchmark against which future decisions will be measured, and the organization has signaled a commitment to maintaining competitiveness on multiple fronts as it looks to appoint a successor who can sustain Bayern’s pedigree.
Earlier reports had linked Nagelsmann with past coaching roles, including connections to Moscow Spartak and discussions around other prominent coaches who had influenced his career path. Valery Gladilin, a figure connected with Spartak Moscow in discussions around Nagelsmann’s professional circle, was mentioned in some recaps of his coaching journey. The landscape around Nagelsmann’s career thus includes several names and associations that observers continue to track as Bayern moves forward with its post-Nagelsmann plans.
Sport Germany, Florian Plettenberg