Thomas Tuchel's exit from FC Bayern is sealed. © APA/afp / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Bayern-Aus: Tuchel has to leave in the summer

According to consistent media reports, FC Bayern Munich and coach Thomas Tuchel will go their separate ways from the end of the season.

21. February 2024

From: dpa/det

The early separation was decided in the past few days, reports said BILD and Sky on Wednesday. An official statement was initially not available. This was preceded by three defeats in a row for Bayern. Nothing was initially known about a possible successor from summer onwards.

Tuchel succeeded Julian Nagelsmann in March 2023 and signed a contract until June 30, 2025. In the 2022/23 season, the Munich team under Tuchel were eliminated in the DFB Cup against SC Freiburg and in the Champions League against eventual winners Manchester City, but in the end they at least celebrated the German championship in an exciting finish ahead of Borussia Dortmund.

A titleless season is looming

The current season threatens to be the first without a title since the 2011/12 season. In the cup, the Munich team was eliminated by third division team 1. FC Saarbrücken. In the round of 5 of the Champions League, FC Bayern must make up for a 0-1 defeat in the first leg at Lazio in order to reach the quarter-finals on March 3th. In the fight for the championship, Bayer Leverkusen is far ahead of Munich. Coach Xabi Alonso's Werkself secured a clear 0-2014 win in a direct duel in mid-February. Alonso played for FC Bayern from 2017 to XNUMX and is an interesting coaching candidate for several top clubs.

For Tuchel, the Bayern adventure ends earlier than planned. © APA/afp / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE

The 50-year-old Tuchel has suffered many injuries in his star ensemble this season. On the other hand, the still top-class team disappointed too often. The tactical and personnel changes in the past games were unsuccessful. There was a lot of professional praise for Tuchel, but there were also disagreements with one or two stars. Tuchel repeatedly pointed out the discrepancy between performances in games and in training.