May 4th 2024.
Decade ago, a Dutchman held the prestigious position of coach at the German powerhouse, Bayern Munich. However, things have changed since then and the club is now on the lookout for a new head coach. The decision was prompted by the news of current coach Thomas Tuchel's departure at the end of the season. The search for a replacement has faced many challenges, with several potential candidates turning down the offer.
The first choice for the job, Xabi Alonso, surprised everyone by announcing his decision to stay with his current team, Bayer Leverkusen. The backup option, Julian Nagelsmann, also extended his contract with the German national team. Things seemed to be going well with Ralf Rangnick, but he also rejected the offer and decided to stay in Austria. This left Bayern with no other option but to start their search all over again.
According to German newspaper Bild, a new shortlist has been put together, with Benfica coach Roger Schmidt and former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as the front-runners. Schmidt's current team is demanding a hefty compensation fee, while Lopetegui is available and has also caught the interest of West Ham. However, the surprise name on the list is Manchester United's under-pressure boss, Erik ten Hag. He is one of the candidates being considered by director of sport Max Eberl.
Ten Hag's future at United is uncertain, with the team facing a disappointing season. There have been talks of him returning to his former club, Ajax, this summer. In fact, United themselves are reportedly looking at Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Ten Hag. Interestingly, Ten Hag has a history with Bayern, having worked as a coach for their B team when Pep Guardiola was in charge of the senior squad.
In the midst of all this, there have been speculations about Tuchel's successor, with some reports linking Roberto De Zerbi to the job. However, the Italian has made it clear that he is committed to his current team, Brighton, and has no intentions of leaving. He stated his love for the players, the city, and the club, and emphasized that as long as he is happy, he has no reason to switch teams.
As Bayern continue their search for a new head coach, the football world is buzzing with the news and updates regarding this high-profile vacancy. With so many potential candidates and speculations, it remains to be seen who will ultimately take over the reins at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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