Bayern Munich have introduced the sacking of supervisor Julian Nagelsmann and the arrival of his successor Thomas Tuchel.
Nagelsmann has been relieved of his duties with the membership only one level off prime spot within the Bundesliga and days forward of their Champions League quarterfinal showdown with Manchester Metropolis.
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The transfer additionally comes forward of Bayern’s season-defining conflict with league leaders Borussia Dortmund on April 1.
ESPN reported on Thursday that Bayern had dismissed the previous RB Leipzig coach and had been prepared to usher in former Chelsea boss Tuchel as a alternative. The membership confirmed the information on Friday.
“FC Bayern Munchen has released head coach Julian Nagelsmann,” Bayern mentioned in a press release.
“This decision was taken by CEO Oliver Kahn and board member for sport Hasan Salihamidzic in consultation with club president Herbert Hainer. Nagelsmann will be succeeded by Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel will receive a contract until 30 June 2025 and will supervise squad training for the first time on Monday.
“Together with Nagelsmann, assistant coaches Dino Toppmoller, Benjamin Gluck and Xaver Zembrod have additionally been launched.”
Bayern hired Nagelsmann in April 2021 and he led them to their 10th successive Bundesliga title last season. The club finished the season eight points ahead of second-placed Dortmund.
However, the German coach has not managed to maintain the club’s usual standards of dominance in domestic football. They are just four points above third-placed Union Berlin.
Bayern were defeated 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, allowing Dortmund to leapfrog them into first-place.
Nagelsmann has led the club to the Champions League quarterfinals this season, twice defeating Paris Saint-Germain whereas additionally dispatching LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
The Bundesliga champions face Premier League champions Metropolis within the quarterfinals on April 11.