In Barcelona, there was the Xavi case. The Spanish coach announced his departure from the Blaugranas at the end of the season, before the two parties patched things up, then divorced again. Well in Germany, we were treated to the Thomas Tuchel soap opera. On February 21, Bayern Munich announced the departure of its coach at the end of the season. “FC Bayern Munich and coach Thomas Tuchel have jointly decided to end the collaboration, which was initially due to expire on June 30, 2025, on June 30, 2024. This is the result of a friendly conversation between CEO Jan- Christian Dreesen and Thomas Tuchel.
There then followed a multitude of rumors about the names of potential successors to the former PSG coach. Zinedine Zidane, Xabi Alonso, Jürgen Klopp, Ralf Rangnick and Roberto De Zerbi, to name but a few. Only problem, all these tracks were closing day by day. Enough to envisage a Catalan-style turnaround in the situation. Due to the lack of a coach, Bayern started talking again with Tuchel to make him stay.
Tuchel confirms negotiations with Bayern
The 50-year-old technician was not opposed to the idea, with the support of several heavyweights in the locker room. But this Friday noon, woes. Thomas Tiuchel appeared at a press conference to announce that he will be packing up. “This is the last press conference in Säbener Straße (Bayern’s training center, editor’s note). The February agreement remains. There were other discussions, but we did not reach an agreement.he confided, before saying more about the reasons which derailed the affair.
“It’s not about pride, ego or being the winner. It’s about living your job with all your passion. I believe we always leave our mark. This happened here too. Timing is always crucial. We chose Bayern Munich knowingly. It was a quick and emotional decision. The decision-makers who convinced us are no longer there. Moments that feel like upheaval can be an opportunity. To go to a club like this and think that there is only sun and shallow water would be very naive. There will be waves and you will get a little seasick. The decision was made in February. Last week, there was in fact only the theoretical possibility of making a 180-degree turnaround, because there was the initiative of the club. The reasons why we had to separate are minimal. That’s how it is and it’s a good thing. Since February, it was clear to all of us that the chapter was over. And then there was a very, very eventful last week. Then, it is important to focus on tomorrow and then take a little distance. It (the negotiations) happened between Thursday, after the match against Real Madrid, until yesterday. The February agreement remains. There were discussions, but we did not reach an agreement. So it stays like that. » It is said.
