Bayern Munich have sacked Julian Nagelsmann and decided to appoint Thomas Tuchel as their new head coach. This has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, since the Bavarians decided to act fast after dismissing their former head coach.
Nagelsmann has not yet been officially told about the situation, and his information remains sourced from the media. The 35-year-old ensured a difficult spell in the new year, with Bayern failing to produce their dominant form. They are currently in second place in the Bundesliga table, and have decided to make the switch.
Thomas Tuchel appointed new Bayern Munich head coach
The former Chelsea boss was being monitored by clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. However, Bayern decided to act fast and snap up the Champions League winning coach prior to their clash against Manchester City.
So far, a detailed reasoning behind Nagelsmann’s dismissal has not been given. But, internal reasons have been cited for the decision, with a lack of player development being one of the other ones. The coach also decided to take a vacation while the other players were working during the international break, which further surprised the board.
The atmosphere in the training ground, the mentality of the team and their most recent defeat against Bayer Leverkusen proved to be the breaking point for the board.
The former RB Leipzig coach had a contract with the Bavarians until 2026. But, he is now expected at Säbener Straße to terminate his contract. Thomas Tuchel is expected to sign a deal until 2025, and der Klassiker against his former club, Borussia Dortmund, could be his first match in charge after the international break.
