sport news Julian Nagelsmann 'was Chelsea's No 1 choice' ahead of Mauricio Pochettino trends now Julian Nagelsmann 'was Chelsea's No 1 choice' ahead of Mauricio Pochettino - but he was right to turn down a 'club in troubled waters, spending a few hundred million euros', claims his agent By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline Published: 06:36 BST, 17 May 2023 | Updated: 06:39 BST, 17 May 2023 Viewcomments Julian Nagelsmann's agent, Volker Struth, says the former Bayern Munich boss was Chelsea's No.1 choice to take over, putting him ahead of Mauricio Pochettino. However, Nagelsmann pulled out of the race in April after growing frustrated with the process - leaving the door open for Pochettino's return to the Premier League. Pochettino is said to have agreed terms with Chelsea to become their next manager and is set to fly into London to sign a three-year deal in the coming days. Speaking to Bild podcast Phrasenmaher, Struth said Nagelsmann was right to turn down a 'club in troubled waters, spending a few hundred million euros'. The 57-year-old agent said: 'I can confirm that Chelsea were quick to call [after Nagelsmann's dismissal at Bayern Munich]. There were some phone conversations. 'It was the right decision [by Nagelsmann] not to go there. It's a club in troubled waters at the moment. 'And their transfer policy, spending a few hundred million euros, has raised expectations that need to be met. There were also some other issues. 'He was their number one [choice], that was our information. I believe it would have happened if he had wanted it.' More to follow... Julian Nagelsmann 's agent says the former Bayern Munich boss was Chelsea 's No.1 choice Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility