Joao Cancelo, the Bayern Munich star on loan from Manchester City, was left stunned when he learned of Julian Nagelsmann’s sacking during a live TV interview. The defender revealed that Nagelsmann was a big reason for his switch to Bayern and was shocked to hear the news. Nagelsmann was sacked on Thursday evening with Bayern Munich second in the Bundesliga. Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea boss, is expected to take over as Bayern manager. Cancelo was unaware of the news when he gave his post-match interview after scoring for Portugal in their 4-0 win over Liechtenstein but wished Nagelsmann well.
Cancelo said, “I didn’t know. I’m a bit surprised, yes. I want to thank Mr Nagelsmann because he was the one who wanted me at Bayern. It was the management that wanted me. This caught me by surprise but all the luck in the world to him.” Cancelo also expressed his hope that everything goes well because they have many important games coming up and Bayern is a team that is always ready to win it all.
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly been appointed Nagelsmann’s successor, and Cancelo is supportive of the move following Tuchel’s success in winning the Champions League in 2021. Tuchel has previously had spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz. He was believed to be in advanced talks with Tottenham about replacing Antonio Conte before Bayern swooped in.
Cancelo also joked about Tuchel’s arrival, saying, “As for Tuchel, he made me lose a Champions League final, so I hope he will win it for me this year.” The full-back is hoping to fit in as much as possible with the concepts of the new coach and is looking forward to entering the decisive phase of the season with Bayern.
Bayern Munich is a team that is always in contention for titles, and the expectations are high for Tuchel to continue that tradition. Cancelo’s support for Tuchel is a good sign, and the new manager will be hoping to build a strong relationship with his players as he takes charge of the team. The pressure will be on Tuchel to deliver results, but he has shown in the past that he is capable of handling the pressure and leading his team to success.
In conclusion, Joao Cancelo was left stunned when he learned of Julian Nagelsmann’s sacking during a live TV interview. The defender revealed that Nagelsmann was a big reason for his switch to Bayern and was shocked to hear the news. Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly been appointed Nagelsmann’s successor, and Cancelo is supportive of the move following Tuchel’s success in winning the Champions League in 2021. Tuchel has previously had spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz, and he will be hoping to build a strong relationship with his players as he takes charge of the team. The pressure will be on Tuchel to deliver results, but he has shown in the past that he is capable of handling the pressure and leading his team to success.