BREAKING: FLICK will be a NEW BARCELONA' COACH - KOMPANY will join BAYERN! FOOTBALL NEWS
Bologna boss Tiago Motta is closing in on leading Juventus. It is indicated that the coach will accept Juve's proposal. He should inform Bologna about the matter in the next 24-48 hours. Motta was appointed as the head coach of Bologna in September 2022. Under his guidance, the Greyhounds qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 1964.
Flick rejects Chelsea and wants to join Barça
Mundo Deportivo; Nicolo Schira
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German manager Hans-Dieter Flick has refused to take over the Chelsea job. The 59-year-old specialist's number one priority is to get a position at Barcelona. There were reports suggesting that the Catalans have not yet made a decision on Xavi's future, but in case of his departure, Flick and Rafael Marquez could be the main candidates for the coaching post. Flick has been unemployed since September 2023, after he got sacked from the national team of Germany. For some time in recent weeks, he has been rumoured to return to Bayern Munich. Flick is the main contender for the Barcelona managerial position, Nicolo Schira informs. But Jose Alvarez is already confident about the German coach replacing Xavi.
Maresca emerges as favourite for Chelsea job
Gianluca Di Marzio
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Enzo Maresca could become Chelsea's new head coach. The manager is currently heading Leicester City, but the Italian is the main candidate for the Blues job. Porto are also interested. Moreover, Leicester are ready for the potential departure of their boss. His release clause is worth €10 million. It is also indicated that the other candidate on the list is Kieran McKenna from Ipswich Town. Both of the mentioned coaches successfully led their teams to the Premier League following last season's performance. Earlier on, Chelsea have announced Mauricio Pochettino's departure from the head coaching position.
Man Utd and Bayern Munich interested in Pochettino
The Standard
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Mauricio Pochettino has drawn attention from Manchester United and Bayern Munich after leaving his post as Chelsea boss. Both teams are on high alert following the 52-year-old Argentine's exit from the London club. The manager’s availability for signing has immediately put him on the radar of United, Bayern Munich and a number of other top clubs. As of this moment, the Red Devils are managed by Erik ten Hag, while Bayern Munich has parted ways with Thomas Tuchel after the end of the season.
Man Utd set to sack Erik ten Hag
Gianluca Di Marzio
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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag will resign from the club at the end of the season: “McKenna is the man of the moment in the football world, in the world of coaches, because he is doing great at Ipswich Town. He is the number one choice at Brighton & Hove Albion, but he has also already spoken to Manchester United. At the end of the season, United will say goodbye to Ten Hag. Manchester United will also be looking for a new coach. And their targets are McKenna and Mauricio Pochettino. De Zerbi is also on the list, but he has not been in contact with United in recent days. Apparently, the Red Devils are mainly counting on McKenna's candidacy. If he [McKenna] goes to Chelsea, United will go for Pochettino. But what is certain: they are saying goodbye to Ten Hag,” Di Marzio noted.
Barça's reaction to Mbappé's transfer
Marca
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski stated that he is not afraid of Kylian Mbappe's potential move from PSG to Real Madrid: “It's not official yet, but it seems that all roads lead to Real Madrid. Fear? No, of course, he is an incredible player and if he goes to Real Madrid, it will be a very strong team. But our mentality has to be that no matter how good players you have, if we are a team and work together, we can beat you. We have to be ready from the first game and the first minutes because Real Madrid will surely need time. They will not play well at the beginning and lose points, and we have to take advantage of it. Not to catch them but to be ahead of them. Like two seasons ago, in which there were games that we couldn't win but that we didn't lose,” the striker said.
Kompany reaches agreement in principle with Bayern
Sacha Tavolieri
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Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich. Kompany is willing to head Die Roten and is waiting for their supervisory board to approve his arrival. The official decision will be taken this week. Vincent has been in charge of Burnley since 2022, when they got promoted to the Premier League but were immediately relegated the next season. His current agreement lasts until 2028.
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