Julian Nagelsmann was sacked as Bayern Munich boss before being swiftly replaced by Thomas Tuchel and has now been linked with taking over at Tottenham Hotspur
Ernst Tanner, Julian Nagelmann’s close friend and former youth team coach, has offered his opinion on where the German's next move could be. Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich and replaced by former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel during the international break.
Tanner believes his close friend, Nagelsmann, should take a break before deciding his next move, but sees the English top division as the next 'logical step'. Tanner told SPORT1: "The coaching market is very tight, especially in the top segment, and German coaches are incredibly important abroad.
"So Julian doesn't need to worry about his next job. Despite his young age, he has experienced everything in Germany and I don't know to what extent that still appeals to him.
"Real [Madrid] will definitely be an option again, but in terms of language and interests, I see England as the next and logical step. Whether that has to be Tottenham in all haste, I dare to doubt.
"We have known and trusted each other for 20 years. I would advise him to take a break first, to reflect and not jump too quickly into the next shark tank. He also needs the time to regenerate and to prepare well for the next station."
A report from the Daily Mail states that Levy has made Nagelsmann his 'top target' to replace Conte at N17 and is seeking clarification from the German as to whether he would be interested in succeeding the Italian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The 35-year-old's immediate availability, along with the fact that he can be appointed without having to pay compensation, makes him a very attractive prospect.
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