RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann is undoubtedly one of the best young coaches in the world and has recently been linked to clubs such as Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, not to mention. of the German national team.
Surely the 33-year-old is flattered by all the attention, right?
Think again.
“I have a contract until 2023. It would be a bit of an exaggeration to say that it bothers me. I know how professional football works, ”said Nagelsmann (captured by AS). “Apparently, I would have already joined Tottenham, Real Madrid or Barcelona. There are great coaches in all these clubs and they have a contract, just like me. It doesn’t bother me or flatter me. It has no relevance to me ”.
Nagelsmann understands how things would be perceived if he spoke openly about jobs with other clubs.
“No matter which coaches you are talking about, be it Bayern or Barcelona, it would be disrespectful to talk about these clubs. It would be disrespectful, as all those coaches are very successful and also have a contract, “said Nagelsmann. “From my perspective, it is an issue in the media. I understand that it is interesting, mainly for the fans, so I am not upset. Nor do I say that the question is disrespectful. All I’m saying is that it would be disrespectful of me to speak about these issues.
While understanding why it has become such a hot topic, it appears that Nagelsmann is also well aware of the consequences that could occur if he fell into the trap of discussing the future when the present offers enough challenges to keep him busy.
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