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FC Bayern and coach Thomas Tuchel are parting ways in the summer.
A successor is being sought.
There are big names on the list.
Munich – It had already become apparent in the last few days.
Now FC Bayern is making things clear and confirming the departure of Thomas Tuchel.
The coach has to leave in the summer.
There is already a lot of speculation about Tuchel's successor.
Thomas Tuchel is leaving FC Bayern in the summer – who will be his successor?
Thomas Tuchel's downfall was three defeats in a row - the last time was in 2015.
The 2-3 defeat in Bochum was the final straw.
On Wednesday (February 21), FC Bayern announced the separation after an amicable conversation between CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and Tuchel.
“In an open, good conversation we came to the decision to mutually end our collaboration in the summer.
Our goal is to carry out a sporting realignment with a new coach for the 2024/25 season,” explained Bayern boss Dreesen.
But who should this new coach ultimately be?
There are some well-known successor candidates on the transfer market.
IPPEN.MEDIA
provides an overview of the top trainers.
Coach Thomas Tuchel has to leave FC Bayern at the end of the season.
Who will be his successor?
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Xabi Alonso: Top candidate could move to Munich with the championship trophy
The coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen initiated the end of Tuchel at FC Bayern.
Munich's horror series of three defeats in a row began with the 3-0 defeat at the Werkself.
Xabi Alonso did his best self-promotion in the direct duel, and his Leverkusen team have now moved to eight points at the top of the table.
According to the English sports newspaper
The Athletic,
Alonso is already considered a candidate for the coaching position at FC Bayern.
Sky is now even reporting that the 42-year-old Basque is said to be the “absolute top candidate” to succeed Tuchel in the summer – and that there has already been contact.
With the possible championship trophy in his luggage, the former Bayern star would probably have the best arguments and immediate respect within the team.
But Alonso sees a world champion somewhere else.
Xabi Alonso is inspiring Bayer Leverkusen with his team this season - and will probably give Bayern their twelfth championship in a row this season.
He could move back to Munich in the summer.
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Jürgen Klopp: Next Bayern coach with BVB past?
The long-time coach of Borussia Dortmund will be without a club from summer onwards.
Jürgen Klopp recently announced that he would be leaving Liverpool FC at the end of the season after almost nine years.
A lucky coincidence for FC Bayern?
Probably not, because Klopp has already made it clear that he would like to take a year off if he ever takes on a new job.
The 56-year-old is also being discussed as national coach of the German national team.
It's hard to imagine that Klopp will inherit Tuchel, who became his successor at BVB in 2015.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Bayern-Schreck is being discussed as the new coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was discussed as a possible interim solution in the event of a quick separation from Tuchel.
Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reported this.
However, after the decision to continue with Tuchel until the summer, a commitment seems doubtful.
Solskjaer, who last coached Manchester United from December 2018 to November 2021 and is currently without a club, is best remembered as a Bayern terror: In the 1999 Champions League final, he scored for Manchester United in the third minute of added time to make it 2-1 -winning goal against Munich, making the last-minute miracle of the “Red Devils” perfect.
Sebastian Hoeneß: nephew of Bayern patron on the list
The nephew of Bayern's powerful creator Uli Hoeneß has already become a champion with FC Bayern.
However, with the small Bayern, i.e. the second team, in the 3rd league 2019/20.
The 41-year-old from Munich is currently causing a sensation in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart.
So now the next step to the big Bavarians?
It would be a romantic football story.
As
Bild
reports, Hoeneß's nephew is a candidate for the coaching position at FC Bayern.
However, Sebastian Hoeneß still lacks experience on the international stage.
Zinédine Zidane: French title hamster could lead FC Bayern to success
Could Zinédine Zidane become the next coach of FC Bayern?
According to the Italian sports newspaper
Corriere dello Sport,
this is a very possible option.
It is reported that an initial connection between Bayern and “Zizou” has already been established.
Around nine years ago, Zidane also raved about FC Bayern during a visit to Säbener Straße.
The Frenchman, who is seen as a potential successor to Didier Deschamps, France's national coach, would take up his first coaching position since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 with a stint in Munich.
During his time as coach of the “Royal” he was able to win the Spanish championship twice and the Champions League three times in two terms.
According to
Sportbild,
the three-time world footballer's involvement in Munich is out of the question because he wants to coach a club whose language he speaks.
Will Zinédine Zidane (r.) follow Thomas Tuchel at FC Bayern?
Several media outlets are now linking the French legend (here in 2019 before a Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid) with the German record champions.
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Hansi Flick: Ex-coach considered Tuchel's successor
As
Sport Bild
reports, Bayern bosses are looking into a possible return campaign for former coach Hansi Flick.
In the 2019/20 season, the Baden-born coach was able to win the Champions League, the national championship and the DFB Cup as well as the national and international Supercup with Bayern.
What would speak for this constellation: Flick and Hoeneß are now said to have spoken out after the coach left the club at his own request in the summer of 2021.
However, there are also arguments against a return: At the end of his term as national coach, the 58-year-old was no longer able to build on his previous successes, and striker Leroy Sané in particular was unable to convince under his leadership.
Midfield strategist Leon Goretzka was also unable to deliver his full performance under Flick.
On the other hand, Flick is said to have had a very good relationship with Thomas Müller and Joshua Kimmich as well as Manuel Neuer.
Ex-Bayern coach: Hansi Flick.
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Antonio Conte: Another Italian for FC Bayern?
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the former CEO and current member of the Supervisory Board, is known for his enthusiasm for Italy.
Antonio Conte, 54, has been unemployed since his short stint at Tottenham (from November 2021 to March 2023).
The native of southern Italy previously managed Inter Milan, Chelsea FC and especially Juventus Turin, where he achieved considerable success.
With “Juve” he won the Italian championship, the Scudetto, three times between 2012 and 2014.
He was also able to claim the title of Italian champion with Internazionale in 2021.
José Mourinho: Portuguese is said to be interested in the Bayern job
According to a report in
Bild
, José Mourinho could have his eye on the coaching position in Munich.
The Portuguese coach has not yet gained any experience in Germany, which is still missing from his extensive career.
Christian Falk, sports reporter at
Bild
and
Sport Bild
, said on Sunday (February 11th) on
Welt TV
: “I heard he is learning German.
He has flirted with the office in the past.
He would be ready."
There has been speculation in the past that Mourinho could possibly coach Borussia Dortmund as he has a good relationship with Hans-Joachim "Aki" Watzke, BVB's managing director.
Know each other from the Premier League: José Mourinho (right, then Tottenham) and Thomas Tuchel (then Chelsea) in February 2021. © IMAGO / PA Images
The 61-year-old's career is undoubtedly impressive.
Mourinho won the Champions League with both FC Porto (2004) and Inter Milan (2010).
He also triumphed with Porto in the UEFA Cup (2003) and with Manchester United in the successor competition, the Europa League (2017).
However, his successes are not limited to international competitions.
With Chelsea FC he won the English championship three times (2005, 2006, 2015), while with Inter he won the Scudetto twice (2009, 2010) and the Spanish championship in 2012 with Real Madrid.
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