CHELSEA have begun their hunt for a new manager after sacking Graham Potter.
However, if they are to appoint Julian Nagelsmann they may be forced to wait until the summer.
That is because Bayern Munich has a sensational clause in Nagelsmann’s contract which means any club wanting to hire him before the summer needs to speak to them despite them sacking him.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Kaveh Solhekol revealed: “The information we got from Sky Germany is that there has been no contact between Chelsea and Nagelsmann or his representatives.
“Another obstacle is Chelsea would have to speak and negotiate with Bayern Munich if they wanted Nagelsmann.
“There is still a clause in his contract which means Bayern Munich would have to agree to him moving to another club before the summer.”
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The two sides remain in the Champions League, and could face one another in the semi-finals if they both progress past their quarter-final opponents.
Should this occur, it will see Thomas Tuchel return to Stamford Bride for the first time since being sacked earlier in the season.
However, both teams face a very difficult task in doing so.
Chelsea face reigning champions Real Madrid, while Bayern face English champions Manchester City.
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On the clause, Solhekol added: “I think Bayern have been very clever [and] very cute in protecting their interests.
“Obviously they don’t want Nagelsmann going to Chelsea and revealing all the secrets of the way they operate.
“So [there are] obstacles, but I don’t think the obstacles are insurmountable.
“If Chelsea want him they need to contact his representatives, they need to contact him and speak to him and they also need to speak to Bayern Munich.”
As many as SEVEN bosses have been earmarked for the Chelsea job.
In the meantime, Ex-Brighton star and Potter assistant Bruno Saltor has been handed the reins until a successor is appointed.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
