Thomas Tuchel was appointed Bayern Munich head coach yesterday, and as usual, he will be accompanied by his long-time assistants Arno Michels and Zsolt Lőw, both of whom left Chelsea* at the same time last September, Ednews reports.
But they want their fourth musketeer as well, with Tuchel confirming in his introductory press conference that he wants Anthony Barry to join him as well. Unlike Michels and Lőw, Barry has only worked with Tuchel at Chelsea, but clearly he’s made an impression.
“Arno Michels and Zsolt Lőw, who have been working with me for over ten years, will be there. We’re hoping to add Anthony Barry, who is currently at Chelsea.”
Speculation about Barry began as soon as the Tuchel news broke, though the 36-year-old had rejected multiple overtures in the past, including a full-time management offer from lower league Fleetwood Town as well as a chance to join Frank Lampard at Everton. Barry has worked part-time with the Republic of Ireland and Belgium national teams in the meantime as well.
