The trio around Salihamidzic behind the transfer from Nübel



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A name that is often associated with Alexander Nübel’s transfer to Bayern is Hasan Salihamidzic.

The head of the board, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, praised the sports director’s blow at the tz finally with the words: “Hasan did very well.”

Even head coach Hansi Flick, who recently disagreed with Salihamidzic on personnel matters, found almost identical words a few days ago. Now former President Uli Hoeneß put in kicker calling the Nübel agreement an “act of brilliance”.

Nübel transfer: Salihamidzic followed Tapalovic’s momentum

In fact, the Alexander Nübel transfer is a transfer that sports director Calvo may have written on the flag. Salihamidzic was involved in discussions with the player and his team from start to finish.

A decisive boost came from Toni Tapalovic over two years ago. Then SPORT1-Information, FC Bayern’s long-time goalkeeping coach with Schalke’s past, Nübel, recommended his bosses. Tapalovic had followed the 23-year-old’s path for years and saw great potential in him from the start, also for Bayern’s advancement.

Toni Tapalovic (left) in training with Manuel Neuer and Christian Früchtl
Toni Tapalovic (left) in training with Manuel Neuer and Christian Früchtl © Getty Images

Bavaria has been interested in Nübel for more than two years

A change from Nübel to Bayern was the first in the 2017/18 season when it was still unclear whether Sven Ulreich would be extended to FCB. Manuel Neuer’s substitute represented the FCB captain at the time because he was struggling with a metatarsal fracture until May 2018.

Ulreich eventually extended until 2021, Neuer returned to the Bayern squad after the World Cup in Russia, and because a change to FC Augsburg was canceled in the winter of 2018, Nübel stayed at Schalke. There, the goalkeeper’s talent made the breakthrough in the second half of the 2018/19 season, he played a strong U-21 European Championship last summer.

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Nübel decided not to extend the contract with Royal Blues. Perhaps also because the intense discussions with those responsible for Bavaria should have taken place before the U21 European Championship in June. Already reported in April 2019 SPORT1 Exclusive that Munich Nübel has on the slip and absolutely wants to force it.

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In any case, Salihamidzic was serious about negotiations with the Paderborn native.

Along with chief scouts Marco Neppe, he traveled to Dortmund to speak to Nübel and his management at the site.

Rummenigge followed SPORT1-Information only by phone to shore up Bavaria’s interest. Salihamidzic and Neppe enjoyed full confidence in the discussions.

Former professional Marco Neppe (here on the Alemannia Aachen shirt) is now the head of scouting at Bayern Munich.
Former professional Marco Neppe (here on the Alemannia Aachen shirt) is now the head of scouting at Bayern Munich. © Imago

Bayern was not alone in Nübel poker. Numerous domestic and foreign stakeholders sought him out because he delivered the best performances at the time, and his move without transfers became increasingly apparent in the summer of 2020, although Schalke wanted to extend Nübel for long-term lucrative payments.

Salihamidzic convinced Nübel with his career plan.

But he was very impressed by Bayern’s sports director. On January 4 of this year, FC Bayern finally announced the change of Nübels. “Hasan Salihamidzic caused Alexander enthusiasm by showing him a clear career plan. The representatives of other clubs could not do it. Anyone who tried to convince him with money only bit his teeth in granite,” confirms Stefan, Nübel consultant. Backs

Revealed on January 10 SPORT1Nübel’s missions for next season have not only been promised, but have even been secured in writing. This detail is also said to have been part of the career plan he was shown as it can be developed behind Neuer with isolated play practice.

“Salihamidzic and Marco Neppe were a good team in the talks,” says Backs. “They were always well prepared and had done their homework. That left a lasting impression.”

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