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      Thomas Tuchel’s ‘galactic’ Bayern Munich salary revealed – but German is still getting paid less than he was at Chelsea

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is bagging a “galactic” salary after taking over at Bayern Munich, reports claim.But it’s still not as much as what he earned when in charge at Chelsea.
      Thomas Tuchel has reportedly been handed a mammoth salary at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Tuchel, 49, was named Bayern boss after the Bundesliga giants sacked Julian Nagelsmann on Friday.
      He penned a two-and-a-half year deal, which will see him scoop a whopping £10.5million a season, according to Sky Germany, via AS who call the salary “galactic”.
      That is significantly more than the reported £6.2m-a-season his predecessor Nagelsmann was earning at the Allianz Arena.
      However, it is less than the amount he was paid in severance when sacked by Chelsea last September.
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      Reports claim Tuchel was awarded a mammoth £13m when owner Todd Boehly axed the German.
      He was one of the Premier League’s top earners on £13m-a-year when he was sent packing by Boehly, according to the Daily Mail.
      That means, despite his huge contract at Bayern, Tuchel is picking up around £2.5m-a-year less than he was when boss at Stamford Bridge.
      The German gaffer is set for a baptism of fire in his first match as he takes on former club Borussia Dortmund in a crunch top of the table encounter on Saturday.
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      Tuchel has been taking training since Monday and it didn’t take him very long to get comfortable around his new players.
      Fans were left stunned after seeing footage of Tuchel kicking star winger Leroy Sane in the bum.
      Meanwhile, off the pitch, Tuchel is already plotting a raid on former employers Chelsea for midfielder Mason Mount.
      The 24-year-old was one Tuchel’s favourite players during the his 18 months with the Blues.
      Mount has just over a year left on his current contract and talks have stalled over a new one. More

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      Tottenham suffer blow in manager hunt as they ‘immediately fail in bid to land Niko Kovac from Wolfsburg’

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      NIKO KOVAC has turned down the chance to become Tottenham’s new manager according to reports. Spurs are in the midst of searching for a new manager having sacked Antonio Conte last weekend.
      Kovac is contracted to Wolfsburg until 2025Credit: Getty
      Kovac reportedly never breaks contracts so wouldn’t take the Spurs jobCredit: Rex
      Plenty of big names have been linked to the job with the latest being Julian Nagelsmann following his sacking by Bayern Munich.
      However, according to reports in Germany, Wolfsburg manager Kovac has turned down the chance to take over at the north London outfit.
      German publication Waz have reported that the 51-year-old was one of the candidates to replace Conte.
      The report states that chairman Daniel Levy had “commissioned his advisors to explore” whether the former Bayern Munich manager would be interested in taking over.
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      Levy supposedly didn’t have to wait long for an answer with the report adding that it was made clear negotiations never even started and that Kovac said it was “impossible for him” to take a job at the English club.
      According to Waz the reason for this was that Kovac “has principles that he strictly adheres to”, with the biggest one being that he doesn’t break contracts.
      It appears that Spurs will have to look elsewhere for their new manager with the Croatian contracted to the Bundesliga outfit until 2025.
      The north London side suffered a big blow with the news that Fabio Paratici, the clubs managing director of football had been hit with a worldwide football ban by Fifa.
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      This ban means the Italian may have to step down from his role with the club.
      Conte’s assistant manager Cristian Stellini was named caretaker boss following the Italian’s departure, with former midfielder Ryan Mason set to assist him.
      Spurs are next in action on Monday when they travel to Goodison Park to take on Sean Dyche’s Everton. More

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      I quit professional football because of discipline issues but have shed nine stone to become full-time MMA fighter

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      A FORMER footballer is shedding nine stone in order to become a full-time MMA fighter. And now he is nearly ready to make his debut fight in the cage.
      Kevin Pannewitz is losing nine stone to be ready for his MMA debutCredit: Getty
      The former footballer piled on the pounds as he struggled with disciplineCredit: Getty
      He is determined to get himself back in shapeCredit: Getty
      Kevin Pannewitz, 31, was once on the books of Wolfsburg after earning a 2012 transfer following his impressive displays at Hansa Rostock.
      But the German journeyman midfielder struggled with weight and discipline issues, though.
      And his football career crumbled away with a series of short-term stints at various clubs around his homeland.
      However, Pannewitz is now set to go into six months of intense training to prepare for his dramatic career change.
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      And he even has an MMA fight lined up against fellow ex-footballer Martin Fenin for the autumn.
      Fenin, 35, had a more successful career on the pitch, playing for Eintracht Frankfurt and earning 16 Czech Republic caps.
      But Pannewitz is confident he can get the better of Fenin when they do battle in the octagon.
      The Berlin-born star said: “I want to prove to myself, and everyone out there, that I can achieve anything if I really want to.
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      “The athlete in me will now conquer the toughest sport in the world in MMA.”
      Pannewitz’s intense training regime and strict diet will be tracked for a film documentary.
      He needs to lose a staggering 56kgs – or 8st 12lbs – in order to make the 83kg weight limit for the bout.
      Promoters Oktagon Deutschland plan to post fortnightly updates of his progress on YouTube.
      Ex-Fulham boss Felix Magath was the manager who signed Pannewitz for Wolfsburg in 2012.
      But the midfielder was released a year later due to drink-related problems.
      Magath said at the time: “Kevin’s lifestyle got in his way.  We hoped his performances would make him forget his thirst.
      “But it soon became clear that he was not behaving in a professional way.”
      Pannewitz is set to face fellow ex-footballer Martin Fenin later in 2023Credit: Getty
      He is on a strict diet and training regimeCredit: Getty
      The former footballer needs to lose 56kgsCredit: Getty
      The progress is being tracked by a TV documentary film crewCredit: Getty
      He had a short stint at Wolfsburg but spent most of his career in the lower German leaguesCredit: Getty More

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      Thomas Tuchel kicks Leroy Sane in the bum and pulls him to side for talks on first day of Bayern Munich training

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      FANS have been left stunned after Thomas Tuchel kicked Leroy Sane in the bum during his first training session at Bayern Munich.The former Chelsea boss then took the winger for talks away from the rest of the squad.
      Thomas Tuchel was seen kicking Leroy Sane in the bumCredit: Twitter
      It happened during his first day at Bayern MunichCredit: Alamy

      The pair were talking one-on-one on the edge of the training pitch as Tuchel looks to implement his style on the Bavarian outfit.
      And fans have been talking about the action on social media.
      One tweeted: “That’s one way to kickstart his tenure.”
      A second wrote: “He already showing the direction for Sane in the next month. I love it.”
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      A third commented: “He did not just kick him.”
      While a fourth said: “Already kicking a** I see.”
      A fifth added: “The new boss aint holding back.”
      Sane is allegedly currently commuting from England to play for Bayern every week as his girlfriend Candice Brooks is not living in Germany.
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      Bild states that the star’s family have moved back to England as Candice does not want to live in Munich and now splits her time between London and Manchester.
      However, she has indicated the reason for returning to England are due to issues outside her control.
      Bild claim the situation has left Sane having to regularly commute between the three cities.
      This season the former Man City star has impressed as he has scored 13 goals and assisted seven more in his 32 appearances in all competitions.
      German tactician Tuchel was appointed as manager of the Bundesliga giants after Julian Nagelsmann was sacked earlier in the week.
      The former Chelsea gaffer was handed a two and a half year contract by Bayern Munich and will reportedly earn around £10.55million per season.
      This is signifcantly more than his predecessor as Nagelsmann was believed to only be paid £7m per season.
      Reports suggest Nagelsmann was suddenly dismissed for various reasons, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
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      Tuchel, though, is now focused on the task at hand as Bayern are in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      He also has to try and catch Bundesliga table-toppers Borussia Dortmund, who are just one point ahead. More

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      Nagelsmann’s girlfriend was a huge reason he ‘lost trust’ at Bayern Munich claims former Premier League star

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      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.
      Julian Nagelsmann’s relationship with a Bild reporter is said to have broken trustCredit: Getty
      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.
      Lena Wurzenberger stopped her role as Bayern reporter when she started dating the managerCredit: Alamy
      Nagelsmann and Wurzenberger were regularly spotted in public togetherCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Thomas Tuchel wants to launch double transfer raid by signing TWO Chelsea stars as new Bayern Munich boss

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      NEW Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel wants to reunite with Chelsea aces Edouard Mendy and Mateo Kovacic, reports suggest.Tuchel took over at Bayern after his shock dismissal from the Blues in September and has replaced Julian Nagelsmann, who was also suddenly sacked.
      Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Chelsea aces Edouard Mendy and Mateo KovacicCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea ace Edouard Mendy has fallen out of favour under Graham PotterCredit: Getty
      Mateo Kovacic’s Chelsea deal runs out next year and could leaveCredit: Getty
      According to Calciomercato, the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss is already planning ahead for the summer transfer window and wants to start with two of his former Chelsea players.
      Mendy has fallen out of favour under the German head coach’s successor Graham Potter, who prefers Kepa Arrizabalaga between the sticks.
      The Senegal international has a contract with the West Londoners until 2025 but is among the lowest earners at Stamford Bridge.
      SunSport recently revealed that the 31-year-old turned down a six-year deal because he felt the club did not show him enough “respect” over wages.
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      Kovacic, on the other hand, has a deal that runs out next year and Potter will be looking to make some space on his inflated squad after a busy January market.
      The 47-year-old head coach is a big fan of the midfielder but his contract runs out soon and that casts doubt over his future.
      Chelsea are also facing the prospect of losing highly-rated assistant coach Anthony Barry.
      The new Bayern manager publicly expressed his desire to sign Barry and have him reunite with his other assistants Zsolt Low and Arno Michels.
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      Tuchel, though, is now focused on the task at hand as Bayern are in the Champions League quarter-finals and are chasing Bundesliga table-toppers Dortmund, who are just one point ahead.
      Reports suggest Nagelsmann was suddenly dismissed for various reasons, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
      Club chiefs also felt like there was “too much theatre [and a] lack of results”, with some players even “complaining” about the German tactician. More

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      Inside Nagelsmann’s brutal Bayern Munich sacking while he was on a skiing holiday as he emerges as Tottenham target

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN has officially been sacked as Bayern Munich boss – and details behind his departure are beginning to emerge.Surprising reports last night indicated that the highly-rated German coach was on his way out, a move the club have confirmed this afternoon amid rich speculation over the motives.
      The German coach had been in charge of the club since July 2021Credit: Reuters
      Julian Nagelsmann arrived at the training ground to be sacked by club chiefs todayCredit: Reuters
      This is despite the fact that Bayern sit just a point off top spot in the Bundesliga and are into the Champions League quarter-finals where they will play Man City.
      But this was not enough to save the coach as he reached the end of his second season in charge.
      Sky Sports Germany have reported that club bosses have a number of reasons for pulling the trigger.
      They cite a lack of player development and “negative sporting development” as among the main reasons.
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      Bosses were also reportedly of the mind there was “too much theatre [and a] lack of results”, with some players even “complaining” about their manager.
      Ex-Bayern and Liverpool defender Markus Babbel told Blickch: “I know that Nagelsmann’s relationship with a BILD reporter was a huge topic in the dressing room. 
      “It didn’t go down well at all that he was with her. His girlfriend was therefore a big problem for Bayern.
      “There was a lack of trust because some players just weren’t able to communicate what they were thinking anymore.”
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      The Bayern hierarchy were believed to be taken by “surprise” at Nagelsmann, 35, going off on vacation to Austria during the international break while some of his players remained at the training ground.
      The German was on a skiing holiday in Austria when he was reportedly told about the decision to fire him.
      Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will replace him with Bayern also confirming that a deal was done.
      Tuchel, 49, has been out of a job since being given his marching orders by the new Chelsea owners last September.
      The shock managerial turnaround may have come as a surprise to Nagelsmann with Bayern able to regain control of the title race if they beat Dortmund on April 1 when club football returns.
      The Bavarian club also dispatched PSG in the last-16 and made an awkward assignment look largely straight-forward over two legs.
      Nagelsmann won 60 of his 84 games in charge of Bayern and secured the Bundesliga title last season along with two German Super Cups.
      His departure could potentially have a big knock-on effect for one Premier League club.
      The Telegraph report that Spurs are set to open talks with Nagelsmann after today’s decision.
      They claim the sacked Bayern manager has an “affinity” for Spurs and even used to own one of the club’s replica shirts.
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      Antonio Conte is believed to be at risk of the sack during this international break and thoughts have already turned to who could replace him.
      Nagelsmann was among the managers Spurs considered after they sacked Jose Mourinho two years ago.
      Ex-Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel will be the next boss in the Allianz Arena hot seatCredit: AFP More

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      Bayern Munich CONFIRM Nagelsmann sacking AND name Tuchel as his successor in same blunt 32-word statement

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has been confirmed as the new manager of Bayern Munich.The ex-Chelsea boss takes over from the axed Julian Nagelsmann.
      Thomas Tuchel has been announced as new manager of Bayern MunichCredit: EPA
      Julian Nagelsmann has been sacked as Bayern bossCredit: Reuters
      German giants Bayern confirmed the news with a blunt statement on social media.
      A Twitter post announced: “FC Bayern and head coach Julian Nagelsmann have parted company.
      “This decision was taken by CEO Oliver Kahn and board member for sport Hasan Salihamidzic in consultation with club president Herbert Hainer. Nagelsmann will be succeeded by Thomas Tuchel.”
      Assistant coaches Dino Toppmoller, Benjamin Gluck and Xaver Zembrod have also left the club.
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      Former Blues boss Tuchel has signed a deal up until the summer of 2025.
      He will supervise training for the first time on Monday.
      Speaking on the decision to sack Nagelsmann, CEO Oliver Kahn said: “When we signed Julian Nagelsmann for FC Bayern in the summer of 2021, we were convinced we would work with him on a long-term basis – and that was the goal of all of us right up to the end.
      “Julian shares our aspiration to play successful and attractive football. But now we have come to the conclusion that the quality in our squad – despite the Bundesliga title last year – has come to the fore less and less often.
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      “After the World Cup we have played less successfully and less attractively. The big fluctuations in performance have cast doubt on our goals for this season, but also our goals for the future.
      “That is why we have acted now. Personally and on behalf of FC Bayern, I would like to thank Julian and his coaching team, and wish everyone the best of luck for the future.”
      Bayern paid the highest ever compensation fee for a manager to poach Nagelsmann from RB Leipzig in 2021.
      He led Bayern to Bundesliga glory last season.
      The club are currently second in the table, a point behind Borussia Dortmund, and have a Champions League quarter-final tie with Manchester City next month.
      Tuchel meanwhile has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in September.
      He guided the Blues to Champions League glory in 2021, and also enjoyed domestic success with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.
      And Tuchel is set for a baptism of fire as he takes on his old club and current league leaders in his first game in charge of Bayern.
      Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on the decision to axe Nagelsmann: “This has been the most difficult decision in my time as board member for sport at Bayern Munich.
      “I have had an open, trusting, friendly relationship with Julian from day one. I regret the parting of the ways with Julian.
      “But after a thorough analysis of the sporting development of our team, especially since January and with the experience of the second half of the previous season, we have now decided to release him.
      “I am very grateful to Julian for what he has done for FC Bayern and I wish him all the best.”
      Surprising reports that Nagelsmann was on his way out at Bayern first emerged on Thursday night.
      The highly rated manager won 60 out of his 84 games in charge of the club.
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      But he may not be out of work for long, with The Telegraph reporting that Tottenham are set to open talks with Nagelsmann after today’s decision.
      Antonio Conte’s days at Spurs appear numbered after his stunning rant following the 3-3 draw at Southampton. More