‘Leading a squad like PSG is not easy’: Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn takes a shot at the French side, insisting new boss Thomas Tuchel has proven his credentials by dealing with Mbappe, Neymar and Co in Paris
Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn has claimed Thomas Tuchel’s work at chaotic Paris Saint-Germain demonstrates his quality as a manager.
The German giants sacked Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and instantly hired former Chelsea and PSG boss Tuchel to replace him.
The 49-year-old won trophies at Borussia Dortmund, lifted the Champions League with the Blues, and took the Parisian side to the final of the same competition, despite the turmoil engulfing the club.
And at Tuchel’s press conference unveiling, Bayern CEO Kahn insisted Tuchel’s achievements dealing with tricky personalities at PSG prove his talent.
He said: ‘You don’t have to discuss his qualities, they are impressive. His career is also a testament to that.
Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn (left) has taken a dig at fellow European giants PSG, saying the work of new manager Thomas Tuchel (centre) dealing with issues there proves his quality
The German giants sacked boss Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and replaced him with Tuchel
And Kahn insists Tuchel performed well in Paris despite the turmoil and tricky personalities
PSG’s high-profile front three of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are hard to please
Tuchel, 49, led the French outfit to the Champions League final, which no boss has done since
‘Leading a squad like PSG is not easy. He led them to the Champions League final.
‘Also at Chelsea he worked very successfully from day one. It’s an impressive CV. There’s always a personal development behind it.
‘That’s why we’re very happy that Thomas Tuchel is now our coach.’
Tuchel takes over at the Allianz Arena with the side battling for the Bundesliga title, lying one point behind rivals Borussia Dortmund, and in the quarter-final of the Champions League, where they will face Manchester City.
His first game in charge will be against his former side Dortmund in a potentially title-defining clash on April 1.