Bayern Munich’s surprising new track for post-Tuchel

“FC Bayern Munich and coach Thomas Tuchel have jointly decided to end the collaboration, which was initially due to expire on June 30, 2025, on June 30, 2024. This is the result of a friendly conversation between CEO Jan- Christian Dreesen and Thomas Tuchel. Through a press release published on February 21, the Munich team announced the departure of Thomas Tuchel next June. The culmination of a season that got off to a bad start, where many problems arose. Held in check (2-2) on Friday evening in Fribourg, Bayern is indeed showing several signs of weakness during this 2023-2024 financial year. Relegated to ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen, well on his way to winning the title of German champion, the Rekordmeister also finds himself under pressure on the European scene.

Defeated (0-1), to everyone’s surprise, by Lazio in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, the Bavarian club will have no room for error when meeting the Italians, this Tuesday evening. A delicate sporting situation pushing even Lothar Matthäus, Munich legend, to request the departure of Thomas Tuchel before the end of the season. “I could imagine Hermann Gerland, who is popular everywhere at Bayern and is a big name not only among the players, but also in the surrounding area. It should bring the team together, as a unit. They can play football. If all eleven players play as a team, then they will be one of the favorites to win the Champions League.assured the former captain of the German selection.

An attractive CV…

For its part, Bayern Munich also seems to have set an ultimatum for the former PSG coach, particularly in the event of a resounding failure against the Roman team. If an even more hasty departure therefore remains a possible option, the Bavarian management continues to work to find the suitable successor. In this perspective, theAbendzeitung Munchen reveals, in today’s edition, a new track dug by the Munich board. Thus, if Jürgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Hansi Flick or even Xabi Alonso were mentioned among the possible candidates, Arne Slot (45 years old) was also added to this long list.

In post at Feyenoord since 2021 and under contract until 2026, the Dutch coach has a very attractive CV. As a reminder, he notably won the Eredivisie last season and reached the final of the Conference League in his first season (defeat in the final against AS Roma). Aware of the difficulty of attracting a name such as Xabi Alonso, sparkling on the bench of Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern could therefore set their sights on a less publicized but equally effective profile. Finally, the media adds that Sebastian Hoeness, currently on the Stuttgart bench, is also one of the options. After taking over the Swabians at the end of last season, the 41-year-old German tactician found the keys to avoiding relegation and today finds himself third in the Bundesliga.