Julian Nagelsmann grows a conscience and apologizes to Deniz Undav
The former FC Bayern coach finally said something sensible
STUTTGART, GERMANY - MARCH 30: Coach Julian Nagelsmann of Germany talks during press conference after the international friendly match between Germany and Ghana at MHP Arena on March 30, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Inaki Esnaola/Getty Images) | Getty Images As Bayern Munich dispatched Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, Julian Nagelsmann took a chance to sheepishly announce to the world that he has grown a conscience. Back in March, the former FC Bayern coach sparked an uproar by making incredibly dismissive comments about Deniz Undav, which many interpreted as untoward and mean-spirited.
Nagelsmann has now revealed that he actually apologized the very next day. Julian Nagelsmann reveals that he apologized to Deniz Undav over his statements after the Ghana friendly: "That wasn’t right and was also far too harsh to say publicly. I said: ‘That was stupid of me, I’m sorry.
’ – It was an unnecessary remark, for which I apologized to Deniz the… https://t. co/sJIOz4rRyn pic. twitter.
com/sIAFfAuJ2M — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 16, 2026 Julian Nagelsmann reveals that he apologized to Deniz Undav over his statements after the Ghana friendly: “That wasn’t right and was also far too harsh to say publicly. I said: ‘That was stupid of me, I’m sorry. ’ – It was an unnecessary remark, for which I apologized to Deniz the very next day.