Bayern Munich are close to signing Chelsea coach Anthony Barry, who previously worked with new Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, specializing in set-pieces.
In a potential transfer deal that has sent ripples of excitement throughout the footballing world, Bayern Munich are believed to be in the final stages of securing the services of Chelsea coach Anthony Barry. This information has been confirmed by reliable sources close to the matter who spoke exclusively to 90min.
The impetus behind this move is Bayern’s newly installed coach, Thomas Tuchel, who has worked alongside Barry during his previous tenure at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel, who is known for his unwavering faith in his trusted staff, is keen to have Barry by his side once again in Germany.
According to reports, the 36-year-old Barry has expressed his desire to join Tuchel’s team to Chelsea, and discussions are nearing a conclusion. However, it’s been reported that Chelsea were unhappy with Tuchel’s premature declaration of an approach for Barry before a deal had been struck.
During his unveiling as Bayern coach, Tuchel revealed his intention to sign Barry, stating: “We’re hoping to add Anthony Barry, who is currently at Chelsea.” and sources indicate that this caused some delay in the deal’s finalisation.
Barry’s expertise in set-pieces has garnered significant recognition in European football. He joined Chelsea in 2020 under Frank Lampard’s stewardship but has since been retained by Tuchel and current Chelsea boss Graham Potter.