Julian Nagelsmann's agent, Volker Struth, says the former Bayern Munich boss was Chelsea's No.1 choice to take over, putting him ahead of Mauricio Pochettino.
However, Nagelsmann pulled out of the race in April after growing frustrated with the process - leaving the door open for Pochettino's return to the Premier League.
Pochettino is said to have agreed terms with Chelsea to become their next manager and is set to fly into London to sign a three-year deal in the coming days.
Speaking to Bild podcast Phrasenmaher, Struth said Nagelsmann was right to turn down a 'club in troubled waters, spending a few hundred million euros'.
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misabcdenp
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He's not a good coach
Strength1999
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I like that young coach.I wanted to see him coaching in EPL.But Chelsea and Spurs fail to appoint him.
TheKoolDude
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I'm convinced these writers just love to write anything for a story and attention🤔
jusilmopry
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Someone is selling this young coach very hard... No need, he will find a good job. Chelsea just didn't want such a young coach and I understand his demands were unreasonable
fetbdlnotu
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And if Chelsea had agreed to his demands or proposal, they would have been a club in. calm waters, right? Been first is nothing. They now have a coach in whom they believe can take their new project forward.
Wioainop
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Keep Posting rubbish for us we don no waiting happen
Cuueikrtyz
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The owner said he is similar to TT end of the old story.