Julian Nagelsmann ‘pulls OUT of the running to become Chelsea head coach’
BREAKING NEWS: Julian Nagelsmann RELEASES to become Chelsea manager, leaving only Mauricio Pochettino, shock pick Vincent Kompany and another mystery shortlisted candidate
- Nagelsmann was seen as one of the four main contenders in the frame
- But the former Bayern Munich boss is now said to have withdrawn from the talks
- His decision is reportedly “final” and comes as a huge blow to Todd Boehly and Co
Julian Nagelsmann is no longer in the running to become Chelsea boss after pulling out of the race to replace Graham Potter.
Nagelsmann was one of four leading candidates on the Blues’ shortlist, along with former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany, as they intensify their search for their next permanent head coach following Potter’s sacking earlier this month.
But after several rounds of talks with Stamford Bridge chiefs, the former Bayern Munich manager has withdrawn from the talks and is therefore not considered for the job.
His decision is considered final, meaning Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali will be forced to remove his name from their shortlist.
Along with Nagelsmann, Boehly and Eghbali have identified former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, promotion-winning Burnley boss Kompany and another mystery candidate as possible options.
Luis Enrique also had talks with Chelsea earlier this month, only for The Telegraph only to reveal this week that he is no longer on their shortlist.
Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly no longer in the running to become Chelsea head coach