The search for a coach at FC Bayern is ongoing. Xabi Alonso was the preferred number 1 candidate, but for the moment, he will stay at Leverkusen.
So the sports directors of Munich, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, must consider alternatives. Roberto de Zerbi, the coach of Brighton & Hove Albion, is considered an option, especially by Eberl. However, there are doubts among the top club executives at FC Bayern regarding the language issue.
Because the 44-year-old Italian does not speak German and only limited English. German is not absolutely necessary for the new Bayern coach, but it is desired, according to the directors. This is why a new name is coming into focus: Ralf Rangnick.
According to Kicker’s information, the current coach of the Austrian national team is already the first alternative in case Xabi Alonso decides against a commitment to Munich – which happened. The 65-year-old was already a hot topic at FC Bayern in 2019 if Niko Kovac hadn’t won the DFB Cup (3-0) against Rangnick’s Leipzig team.
