Thomas Tuchel wants to raid Chelsea for highly-rated coach appointed by Frank Lampard
Posted by  badge Boss on Mar 25, 2023 - 04:46PM
Thomas Tuchel is set to be appointed as Bayern Munich’s head coach (Picture: Getty)

is planning to raid for highly-rated coach Anthony Barry has he prepares for his return to management.

The German was dismissed by in September following a disastrous campaign which saw the pair clash over transfer targets and Tuchel’s wider role in Chelsea’s set-up.

Tottenham had been considering a move for the Champions League winning coach as they ponder Antonio Conte’s future, but Tuchel is no longer an option for the north London club with Bayern moving decisively on Thursday night.

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Barry, meanwhile, was among a select number of coaches who were kept on by Boehly following Tuchel’s sacking and retained by Graham Potter.

Julian Nagelsmann leaves Bayern Munich with the German giants still in contention to win three trophies this season (Picture: Getty)

The 36-year-old, according to the , is likely to be targeted by Tuchel who will need to formulate his backroom staff quickly with Bayern still in contention to win three trophies this season.

Barry was initially appointed at Chelsea by Frank Lampard and is currently combining working for the Premier League giants with assisting the Portugal national team.

The majority of Bayern’s players, meanwhile, are currently on international duty but skipper Joshua Kimmich was forced to respond to Nagelsmann’s sudden departure in a press conference on Friday.

‘I can only say that Julian is an outstanding coach,’ Kimmich said.

Meanwhile, Germany head coach, Hansi Flick, who won seven major titles during his two-year stint as Bayern manager said: ‘We were very surprised by the headlines but until now Bayern have not said anything on the matter.

‘I will not comment on it also as a sign of respect for Julian.’

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