Tuchel at Barça, Bayern sees red

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By: Manu Tournoux

Tuchel, alert to FC Barcelona

The words of Thomas Tuchel reported this Monday regarding a possible interest from Barça did not please Bayern.

“ I will undoubtedly be tempted again by the foreigner. ” But also: ” Spain has an exceptional championship. » Statements signed by Thomas Tuchel and reported by Sky Sport, which concludes that the Bayern coach could well succeed Xavi on the FC Barcelona bench at the end of the season.

Since the Catalan technician announced his departure at the end of this 2023-2024 financial year, the European press has been speculating on the identity of the next Blaugranas coach. Mikel Arteta, Luis Enrique and Hans-Dieter Flick are among the most cited strategists. Like Thomas Tuchel, which has the gift of annoying his Munich employer.

“Statements not supported by facts”

In a press release published this Monday, the Bavarian institution denounces the media hype: “ We will no longer accept such unsupported statements that are directly aimed at our coach and always come from the same source. He (Thomas Tuchel, editor’s note) never spoke about Xavi and his successor, contrary to what was later claimed “.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.