There’s a leader in the race to become new Chelsea manager
If reports are to be believed, it appears that there is a leader in the race to become Chelsea’s new manager. Is Julian Nagelsmann right for the rebuild?
The Blues ownership has held talks with Nagelsmann, stories say. The German has been labelled as the primary or preferred candidate by media as well. Even the 35-year-old’s girlfriend gave a possibly inadvertent hint that her man is heading for west London this summer. Lena Wurzenberger, his other half, has pushed back the starting date of her new position, fueling the fire so to speak. Though that sounds rather tentative, almost like reaching, to me.
The latest news is that the former Bayern Munich boss – replaced by ex-Chels‘ chief Thomas Tuchel – is leading in the stakes to manage CFC. While Nagelsmann impressed during talks with Chelsea, the club have ‘made contact’ with Mauricio Pochettino, too. But is Nagelsmann the correct choice?
Does Julian Nagelsmann suit Chelsea?
Obviously The Pride of London could never know the answer to that question until the proposed new gaffer had a couple of seasons under his belt in the role. However, we believe that Baby Mourinho, as the onetime RB Leipzig head coach was known, might perhaps be ideal at Stamford Bridge. At a young age he has proven vision as an innovator, is a winner and record breaker, a Bayern legend in minimal time, and has the tactical versatility initially expected from Graham Potter.
In addition to that, Nagelsmann’s intelligence has been compared to Tuchel’s; it is apparent that Blues supporters still pine for this type of figure. The act of impressing Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley and Behdad Eghbali will probably be decisive irrespective of my view of the stylish Landsberg am Lech native.
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Meanwhile, before Chels’ fans get their hopes up too high, there are drawbacks which will be considered by Nagelsmann. The side won’t compete in European football in 2023/24. Furthermore, a probable 30 per cent wage cut could cause an exodus of quality or deter premium signings.