Thomas Tuchel likely to stay at Bayern Munich as Manchester United hopes fade: Reports
Thomas Tuchel likely to stay at Bayern Munich as Manchester United hopes fade - Reports
Thomas Tuchel is open to staying as the manager of Bayern Munich after the German side has seen rejections from multiple first-choice candidates. Another factor in Tuchel staying at Bayern was ManchesterUnited’sapproach of not hiring an established coach in place of under-pressure Erik ten Hag.It was announcedin February that Tuchel would leave Bayern at the end of the season after the Germanside’spoor run of form.
Tuchel to stay at Bayern?
According to reports from ESPN FC, the German gaffer was in mute conversations with Manchester United, but newSporting Director Dan Ashworth is reluctant to hire a coach who challenges the authority of the club hierarchy.Tuchel,during his time at Paris Saint-Germain andChelseawas renowned for challenging the decisionstaken by the club hierarchy.Ashworth, having closely worked with former Brighton boss Graham Potter and current England boss Gareth Southgateisnot in favour ofTuchel.
On the flip side, Bayern are also finding it tough to find a proven replacement for Tuchel. Former Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnickpulled out ofnegotiations at the last moment and opted to stay with the Austria national team. Julian Nagelsmann also opted likewise and extended his deal with the German national side. Theclub’sfirst-choice targetXabiAlonsoalsorejectedBayern'sapproach and extended his contract at Bayer Leverkusen.
Coaches such as Zinedine Zidane and Hansi Flick are currently not under consideration for several reasons, which has left Bayern with no option but to hold talks with Tchel for an extension.
Itis rumouredthat Tuchel has the ball in his court and could now settle to stay at Bayern once the doors for a switch to Manchester United are closed. He had a solid end to the Bayern campaignhavingled them to the semifinals of the Champions League before a controversial referring decision denied him a place in the final. His sideis setto finish second in the Bundesliga, needing a point on the final day against Hoffenheim.
