Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, following initial reports that suggested he might stay on as manager. Despite recent discussions between the club and Tuchel, and strong support from both fans and players for him to remain, no agreement was reached to extend his tenure.
Bayern Munich announced on February 21 that Tuchel would depart at the end of the campaign. On Friday, Tuchel confirmed that Saturday’s match away at Hoffenheim would be his final game in charge.
In his final press conference at Bayern’s training center, Säbener Strasse, Tuchel stated, “This is my last press conference on Säbener Strasse. The agreement from February remains. There were further discussions, but we have not found an agreement on further cooperation. That’s why the agreement remains.”
Despite the support and ongoing discussions, Tuchel’s departure at the season’s end has been finalized.
Thomas Tuchel’s original contract with Bayern Munich was set to run through 2025, and reports indicated that he sought an extension until 2026 if he were to stay. Speculation about his potential stay at the club emerged after Bayern was linked with several managerial candidates, including Xabi Alonso and their former manager Julian Nagelsmann. Discussions were also held with former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick, who ultimately chose to continue his role with Austria.
Despite these developments, Tuchel confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club, announcing that Saturday’s match against Hoffenheim would be his final game in charge. “This is my last press conference on Säbener Strasse [Bayern’s training center],” Tuchel said. “The agreement from February remains. There were further discussions, but we have not found an agreement on further cooperation. That’s why the agreement remains.”
The news of Tuchel’s departure will disappoint the players who have supported him recently. Sports director Christoph Freund and director of sport Max Eberl were also reportedly keen on Tuchel remaining with the club. However, his exit follows a turbulent season for Bayern Munich. todaymatchprediction Their 11-season reign in the Bundesliga ended at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, they were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal in the second round by Saarbrücken, and they exited the Champions League in the semifinals against Real Madrid.
With Tuchel’s departure confirmed, Bayern Munich is considering several potential replacements, including former manager Hansi Flick, Brighton’s Roberto de Zerbi, and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. This transition marks another chapter in what has been a challenging season for the club.