May 7th 2024.
It has been reported in Germany that Thomas Tuchel, the current Bayern Munich manager, is set to leave the club at the end of the season. However, it seems that he already has his sights set on a potential new job - replacing Erik ten Hag as the manager of Manchester United.
According to sources, the 50-year-old is open to the idea of taking over at Old Trafford this summer. This news comes at a time when United's current manager is facing increased pressure after their disappointing 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday.
Bayern Munich have been struggling to find a suitable replacement for Tuchel, as top candidates like Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick have all declined the offer. Now, it seems that they are considering adding Ten Hag to their list of potential replacements.
Meanwhile, Tuchel's immediate focus is on reaching the Champions League final with Bayern. However, there has been informal contact between him and the United hierarchy, and he is reportedly interested in the prospect of becoming the next manager at Old Trafford.
It is also worth mentioning that Tuchel has not ruled out a return to Chelsea, where he previously managed. However, there is currently no indication that Mauricio Pochettino's position at the London club is under immediate threat.
Speaking of Pochettino, he himself has expressed uncertainty about his future at Chelsea. The club's hierarchy has also stated that they will not make a decision on his position until a full review of the season is conducted after it is over.
Tuchel's potential departure from Bayern was initially seen as a possibility, with talks of a potential extension for another season. However, things took a turn when the club's honorary president, Uli Hoeness, made comments that angered the manager.
Tuchel felt that Hoeness' remarks, which implied that he was not interested in developing young players like Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, were an insult to his coaching abilities.
In light of this, Bayern have made it clear that they expect Tuchel to leave at the end of the season. Club president Herbert Hainer has even confirmed that they have already made an agreement with a new coach, saying, "I am convinced we will present a good coach."
When asked about the possibility of staying at Bayern, Tuchel replied that he is not the right person to contact and that the club made the first move in February, leading to their current agreement. He also stated that he has no further comments at the moment and that the club is actively searching for his replacement.
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