Nagelsmann has no release clause or price tag, insists RB Leipzig chief
RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has responded to speculation over Julian Nagelsmann's future as head coach of the club.
| Julian Nagelsmann (middle). | Photo: GEPA Pictures/Roger Petzsche |
"With a release clause, you're no longer in the driver's seat. You're just a passenger. That's why we're happy that our coach doesn't have an exit clause," said Mintzlaff.
Asked if there is any truth to the rumors that Leipzig have set a €10 million price tag for Julian Nagelsmann, Mintzlaff responded:
"No. Julian doesn't have a price tag."
Even though the likes of Bayern München, FC Barcelona and Tottenham are said to be interested in the highly-rated coach, Mintzlaff insists he isn't worried that Nagelsmann will not see out his contract, which runs until 2023.
"I'm very relaxed in this regard. We started fighting to bring in Julian with full conviction in 2018, and he ended up signing a four-year contract [until 2023]. Such a long deal is not necessarily customary in this industry," said Mintzlaff.
"Julian doesn't give me the impression that he wants to pack his bags and leave tomorrow. He has a lot of room to maneuver and knows that he can develop here. It's no wonder that there's interest in him. However, there aren't many clubs that can offer him a platform like we can.
"I don't get nervous at all. Firstly, we're offering Julian every opportunity to develop and flourish. Secondly, unlike other clubs, we have a contract constellation that leaves no room for surprise. And thirdly, I know the fact and don't need to rely on rumors like you might," underlined the RB Leipzig chief.
