JULIAN NAGELSMANN’S girlfriend was a major reason behind his Bayern Munich sacking, according to a club legend and ex-Premier League star.
The German boss, 35, received his shock marching orders this week.
Bayern wasted no time in appointing Thomas Tuchel as his successor at the Allianz Arena.
However, Nagelsmann reportedly “lost trust” at the Bundesliga champions – despite the club sitting a point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund in the table and facing Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals.
His decision to axe Manuel Neuer’s goalkeeper coach left the injured No1 feeling “like his heart was being ripped out”.
But it was his relationship with Bild reporter Lena Wurzenberger that is said to have caused problems.
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Nagelsmann separated from his wife Verena of 15 years and the mum of his two kids and started dating Wurzenberger last year.
Wurzenburger was a journalist covering Bayern for Bild but had to be removed from her role due to a conflict of interest.
And ex-Liverpool defender Markus Babbel reckons that was a key factor for Nagelsmann’s dismissal, especially amid fears of leaks.
Babbel told Blick: “I know his relationship with the Bild reporter is a huge topic in the dressing room.
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“It didn’t go over well at all that he was with her. His girlfriend was therefore a big problem for Bayern.
“There was a breach of trust because some players just weren’t able to communicate what they were thinking anymore.
“Because they were afraid that everything would end up in the newspaper.”
Nagelsmann and Wurzenburger were regularly spotted together in public including at football matches, Oktoberfest and on holiday.
They were even said to be skiing together this week in Austria when they learned of the sacking.
Unconfirmed reports suggested they broke up in the wake of Nagelsmann’s dismissal.
The former RB Leipzig chief may not be out of work for long, though, with Tottenham considering an approach if they sack Antonio Conte.
Nagelsmann is said to be open to talks with Spurs – especially after once owning a replica kit.
However, it remains unclear whether the manager would want a break from the game following his ruthless sacking in Bavaria.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
