Julian Nagelsmann, 33, will be Bayern Munich’s next manager. The reigning German champion club announces it. The current Leipzig manager will replace Hansi Flick, who will remain at the helm of the Bavarians until the end of this season. To secure Nagelsmann, who has signed a contract until 30 June 2026, Bayern, according to German media reports, poured 25 million euros into Leipzig’s coffers. Flick is one of the contenders to replace Joachim Loew on the bench of the German national team after the next European championships.
“Leipzig will always remain something special for me. I have never hidden the fact that I am thrilled to be able to coach Bayern Munich and will be happy to start this new job. It is something very special for me to take on the position of Bayern Munich manager.” Nagelsmann says in a note on the Leipzig website.
“I would like to thank Oliver Mintzlaff and all those responsible for Leipzig for having found a solution together with the Bavarian club to make my wish possible – continues the future Bavarian coach -. I will leave Leipzig with a heavy heart. I was able to coach a great team,” in a club that offers you all the opportunities and the best conditions to work successfully. Everyone has contributed to filling the pages in the Leipzig history books and we can write more now. I am very proud of that. “
And on the best memory on the Leipzig bench he concludes: “The Champions League semi-final has certainly been the highlight of our journey so far, a great moment that I will never forget. In the current season, we are doing like never before in the Bundesliga. achieve this with all our strength and of course try to win a trophy for the first time in the club’s history. It is still too early for greetings and to talk about memories, because I am not finished here in Leipzig. My adventure it will end in the summer, but until then I will continue at full throttle. “