FC Bayern: “Guaranteed not to be the most expensive Bayern coach!” Julian Nagelsmann talks about his transfer fee

Julian Nagelsmann commented on the transfer fee that FC Bayern had to pay for his move from RB Leipzig to Munich. The 33-year-old also spoke about the dream of winning the Champions League, the contact with Hansi Flick and the Bayern gene.

“You name this number. And apart from the actual amount, this is a milkmaid bill anyway,” Nagelsmann said Picture on sunday when asked how he deals with the high transfer fee (allegedly 25 million euros) for a coach that FCB is said to have paid for him.

“A coach doesn’t just cost a transfer fee, there are also salaries, bonuses, etc. And, for example, I’m definitely not the most expensive coach that Bayern has ever had. The initial investment may have been a bit bigger, but the rest of it certainly wasn’t.” , said the native Landsberger.

Basically, a transfer fee always does something to you, Nagelsmann admitted: “But many say the coach is one of the most important personalities in a football club – only a coach never actually cost anything until a few years ago. That’s something contrary. In the end, however, I can’t help the transfer. I didn’t say: ‘Bayern, if you want me – I’m worth it.’ “

Nagelsmann announces another conversation with Flick

Nagelsmann moved to Munich in the summer and signed a five-year contract on Säbener Strasse as the successor to Hansi Flick, who has taken over the office of national coach.

He will contact his predecessor again soon, explained Nagelsmann. “First I wanted to get an idea for myself, get to know all the people. Then I’ll call him again and we’ll talk in detail to get to know the players better, to learn his tricks that were good, or experiences, which weren’t so good. He has won a lot of titles, taking the experience with him – I won’t break a spike from the crown. “

Nagelsmann and the dream of a Champions League triumph

Like Flick, Nagelsmann also wants to win the Champions League with Bayern. However, due to the great competition, this project is “absolutely unpredictable” because the form of the day is often decisive.

“You need luck in the match, you need a lot of good ideas, a lot of good players. We have them, the prerequisites are all there. I saw the farewell picture from Hansi Flick, the way he stood there was impressive: black picture, and on the outside just the silver and gold trophies. So I thought it would be nice if there would be one of mine at some point, “said Nagelsmann.

Nagelsmann: “Bayern players don’t want a special status”

In order to achieve the high goals, it will also depend on whether Nagelsmann finds the right tone in dealing with the many stars. A special status for players like Robert Lewandowski is not needed, said Nagelsmann, who says he can be seen by his players.

“The interesting thing is that the players at FC Bayern don’t want a special status at all, they want success,” explained the new coach: “Of course, with the experienced players who also have a great influence in the dressing room, you get a little more Having conversations and listening to their opinions. It’s incredibly important. “

And further: “The players have to feel comfortable with what you are doing: with the atmosphere, but also with the content of what you are training. Football is a game of players who have to implement it. As a coach, you are not there to Realize yourself. The players have to put what you want on the pitch with a good feeling.

Nagelsmann full of praise for Müller

Nagelsmann does not currently want to commit to a clear axis. But he will hardly be without a player like Thomas Müller. They are “extremely ambitious” and have “an extreme will to win”.

“With Thomas it is like this: If he stays healthy, there are few coaches who would do without him. He has outstanding qualities, is always one of the most difficult players to prepare for the opponent. Because you can’t grab him, because he has this incredible instinct He has such a drive that he always wants to play and give his best – why should I do without a player of this quality? “, said Nagelsmann.

Nagelsmann on the Bayern gene

The former Hoffenheim and Leipzig coach also commented on the “Bayern gene”, which, according to Honorary President Uli Hoeneß, is implanted in everyone at FCB with the signing of the contract. When it comes to self-confidence, he has no problem, stressed Nagelsmann.

“If you take on a management position at a young age, then you have to have a certain conviction of yourself – of your path, of your ideas. In the end, FC Bayern’s ‘Mia san mia’ means: You have to be convinced of your own path, do not rest on what you have achieved, but keep going. And having good self-confidence. Knowing that you can achieve anything. Demonstrate the conviction that you can be successful, that you want to win titles, “said the 33-year-old .

Nagelsmann: Chiesa? “Very big price tag”

Nagelsmann was overall satisfied with his squad, and in his view further reinforcement in the front line was not absolutely necessary: ​​”We have four or five very good offensive stars. If they are healthy, that’s enough.”

Nagelsmann is said to have cast an eye on Federico Chiesa. The new Bayern coach said of the Italian international striker: “Yes, he’s good, but also expensive. He’s a great player because he embodies incredible vigor and dynamism. I’ve known him for a long time and think he’s outstanding because he’s so is carefree, often dribbling, looking for a degree very quickly. But it also has a very, very big price tag. ” The market value of Chiesas is estimated at 60 million euros.