Jupp Heynckes expects Julian Nagelsmann to follow him in coaching Bayern Munich, but feels the prodigy may benefit from staying at Hoffenheim for now.
Nagelsmann has earned a reputation as one of Europe's most promising young tacticians after leading Hoffenheim to fourth place last season.
"It might be good for Julian Nagelsmann if he still has a few years at Hoffenheim and also collects [European] experience," Heynckes was quoted as saying by the Rhein Neckar Zeitung.
"In a smaller club you can still make mistakes. Eventually, his path will lead to Bayern Munich anyway."
Heynckes also pointed out that it is not only Nagelsmann who is making a positive impression on the touchline in German football, with coaches under the age of 40 in charge at Schalke, Augsburg, Mainz, Stuttgart and Werder Bremen.
"There are many young coaches in the Bundesliga, whose handwriting is recognisable," he said.
"They play structured, methodical football."
