Tuchel at Bayern: How long has there been contact?
It’s no secret that former Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, has been on Bayern Munich’s radar for a while now. Rumours of the German coach taking over the reins of the Bavarian giants have been circulating for some time, and with the recent departure of Hansi Flick, Bayern fans are eager to know if Tuchel is indeed on his way to the Allianz Arena.
Details on the Contact
According to reports, discussions between Tuchel and Bayern Munich began as far back as December 2020. However, it wasn’t until Flick announced his intention to step down at the end of the season that things really started to heat up.
Sources close to Bayern have revealed that the club’s management has been closely monitoring Tuchel’s progress since his days as Borussia Dortmund manager. It is understood that they have been impressed with the German’s tactical nous and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Despite having spent just over two years at PSG, Tuchel has already achieved a great deal of success in his managerial career. He led the Parisians to back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and also guided them to the final of the Champions League in the 2019/20 season.
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What Tuchel Would Bring to Bayern
If the rumours are true and Tuchel does take over from Flick, Bayern fans can expect a manager who is tactically astute and able to adapt to different systems and playing styles. Tuchel is also known for his ability to develop young players, something which would be hugely beneficial to a Bayern squad that boasts some of the brightest young talents in Europe.
However, Tuchel’s arrival at the Allianz Arena is by no means a done deal yet. There are still a number of other candidates in the running for the job, including Julian Nagelsmann of RB Leipzig and Erik ten Hag of Ajax.
One thing is for certain though – whoever does take over from Flick will have some big shoes to fill. The German coach led Bayern to an unprecedented treble in his first season in charge and has left a lasting legacy at the club.
Only time will tell whether Tuchel will be the man to continue Flick’s success or whether Bayern will opt for one of the other candidates. For now, Bayern fans will just have to wait patiently and see what the future holds.
