Bayern is still looking for a new coach. The big favorite to succeed Thomas Tuchel is currently Xabi Alonso. A shortlist has already been published. In addition to the Leverkusen coach, Unai Emery is also a real candidate.
In addition to Xabi Alonso and Roberto De Zerbi, Unai Emery is also on Bayern's list, as reported by “tz”. The 52-year-old is currently the manager of Aston Villa in the Premier League and has probably become the focus of the Bayern bosses, among other things, because of the performance of his team. Villa occupies fourth place in the standings after 29 rounds and is one of the biggest surprises on the island this season.
Unai Emery suddenly candidate to succeed Tuchel
Emery began his coaching career in 2004 and has gained a lot of experience over the last 20 years. Europe picked up. Before your engagement In England Emery has already coached Almería, Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal in Spain asset. In 2012 he spent a few months on the Spartak Moscow bench.
With Sevilla he won the Europa League three times between 2013 and 2016. Then he took charge French Leading club Paris Saint-Germain (2016-2018). Emery was also under contract with Arsenal FC for almost 18 months.
Emery defeated Bayern in the Champions League quarterfinals
Those in charge in Munich probably did not remember Emery's name well since the 2021/22 season, when Villarreal beat the German record champion in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Emery has been head coach of Aston Villa since the summer of 2022.
It had already been reported of a possible interest from Bayern – who are looking for a successor to Thomas Tuchel – handed over to Emery. Emery is considered extremely detail-oriented and places great value on video analysis. Former players speak wonders of Basque. Consequently, each “training unit would provide a gain in knowledge.” Emery is also considered a big fan of the offside trap. According to the British portal The Athletic, Villa allows its rivals to go offside an average of five times, more than any other club in the major European leagues.
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By Daniel Glaser