Bayern Munich have confirmed that Julian Nagelsmann will become their new manager this summer.
The 33-year-old will leave RB Leipzig to replace Hansi Flick, who announced earlier this month that he intended to step down at the end of the season.
Nagelsmann led Leipzig to the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and they are set to finish second in the Bundesliga this season, behind Bayern.
Julian Nagelsmann to join FC Bayern as head coach. Hansi Flick's contract will be terminated upon request. pic.twitter.com/tJBpXSiozu
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) April 27, 2021
Nagelsmann will move to Munich on July 1st ahead of the new season after signing a five-year-contract with the German champions.
"Julian Nagelsmann represents a new generation of coaches. Despite his young age, he already has an impressive CV," said club president Herbert Hainer.
"We are convinced that with Julian Nagelsmann, we can continue the magnificent successes of recent years.
"I would like to express my thanks to Hansi Flick on behalf of FC Bayern.
"He took over our team at a difficult time in 2019 and went on to win six trophies, with the seventh hopefully to follow.
"He will always have a place in FC Bayern’s history books. We wish him all the best for his future."
Flick asked to be released from his contract early and is the favourite to become manager of Germany after the European Championships this summer.
"The last two years will be unforgettable for me," Flick said.
"The emotions, the wins, the titles, but also the day-to-day work on the pitch have been a lot of fun for me – it’s been an amazing time.
"Success can only be achieved together! A coach is nothing without his team, and I was lucky enough to have fantastic players here in Munich and a staff and a coaching team who did incredible work.
"Thanks guys, and thanks Kathleen! Particular thanks also go to president Herbert Hainer, along with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Oliver Kahn, Hasan Salihamidzic and the entire executive board, who gave me the opportunity to coach this magnificent team.
"One tinge of sadness remains: that we could not celebrate the great successes during this period with the fans.
"I’ve missed you in every match. I wish the FC Bayern family only the very best for the future. It is not a cliché when I say: it’s been a great honour for me."
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