Joshua Kimmich praises outstanding Nagelsmann

BUNDESLIGA Joshua Kimmich praises outstanding Nagelsmann

Ayoola Kelechi 06:18 - 25.03.2023

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has praised former manager Julian Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has praised outgoing manager Julian Nagelsmann, calling him one of the best managers he has worked with. 

Julian Nagelsmann dismissed by Bayern Munich

Nagelsmann was relieved of his duty while Kimmich was on international duty with Germany and the midfielder has revealed his thoughts on his ex-manager. 

Kimmich has played a vital role in the centre of Nagelsmann’s Bayern midfield during the year and a half that the pair have spent in Bavaria, and the Germany international appeared surprised to learn of his manager's impending dismissal. 

Julian Nagelsmann is no longer the coach of Bayern Munich
Julian Nagelsmann is no longer the coach of Bayern Munich

Speaking ahead of Germany’s friendly game against Peru, Kimmich refused to be drawn on speculation of Nagelsmann’s departure from Bayern Munich, saying, “I absolutely understand that this is a hot topic at the moment. But there was no confirmation from the club, so I can’t and won’t say much about it.”

Kimmich praises outstanding Nagelsmann

Kimmich, however, was keen to share his feelings about Nagelsmann, extolling his now-ex-manager, calling him one of the best he has worked with. 

He said, “I can only say that Julian Nagelsmann is an outstanding coach. He’s easily in my top 3 best coaches.”

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Nagelsmann leaves Bayern Munich less than two years into what was supposed to be a five-year deal and is set to be replaced by ex-Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel. 

The 35-year-old manager was dismissed despite being in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal and being only one point behind Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga race. 

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