Tuchel wants to go back to Chelsea and has discussed it with the team.

According to reports, Thomas Tuchel is eager to make a comeback at Chelsea, feeling that he has some unfinished business at Stamford Bridge. The former manager, who left the club just two years ago, is said to be a top contender for the recently vacated managerial position after Mauricio Pochettino's departure was announced by the club on Tuesday evening. The search for a new manager has already begun, with a number of names being considered, including Roberto De Zerbi, Kieran McKenna, and Tuchel himself.

Tuchel's possible return to Chelsea has been described as a 'very concrete' option by Sky Sport Germany. The 50-year-old's previous stint at the club ended prematurely in September 2022, when he was sacked by the new owners, Clearlake Capital. Despite a tumultuous period of upheaval, Tuchel managed to secure three trophies, including the prestigious Champions League, during his 20 months in charge. However, his time at Bayern Munich was not as successful, with the team finishing third in the Bundesliga. Tuchel announced earlier this year that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

There were efforts made by Bayern Munich to convince Tuchel to stay, with his agent meeting with the club's hierarchy last week. However, the coach confirmed that no agreement was reached and his final game was the 4-2 defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday. Despite being linked with other clubs, such as Manchester United, Tuchel is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League and would welcome a reunion with Chelsea.

It is believed that Tuchel sees his task at Chelsea as unfulfilled and can envision himself returning to the club. However, the final decision will be up to the club's hierarchy, who may opt for a different approach. Chelsea are said to be looking for a young, progressive coach who plays attacking, possession-based football, which has led to the speculation surrounding Kieran McKenna of Ipswich. Other names in the mix include Sebastian Hoeness, who recently finished second in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart, Michel of Girona, and Enzo Maresca of Leicester City.

Interestingly, it has been reported that discussions between Tuchel and Chelsea have already taken place in the past few days, even before Pochettino's departure was confirmed. It seems that Tuchel's desire to return to Chelsea is strong, and he sees it as a possibility to fulfill his ambitions at the club. However, only time will tell if he will be given the opportunity to do so, as the club's hierarchy may have other plans in mind.

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