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Will Thomas Tuchel replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United? The outgoing coach of FC Bayern seems to be having a change of heart.
Manchester/Munich – In recent months and weeks there has been plenty of discussion and speculation about the coaching position at Manchester United. At the end of May, the Guardianthat Erik ten Hag would no longer be the coach and that his departure at the end of the season was a done deal. The name Thomas Tuchel was repeatedly mentioned as a possible successor.
Die Bild reported on a “secret meeting” in Monaco between Jim Ratcliffe, the shareholder of Manchester United, and Tuchel. The British billionaire apparently listened to Tuchel’s visions for the future direction of the English record champions. Ratcliff is said to have a high opinion of Tuchel and sees him as a potential new coach of the Red Devils. A job at Old Trafford appealed to Tuchel, it was said repeatedly until recently.
Tuchel wants to take a break after leaving FC Bayern
Nevertheless, Tuchel will apparently not be the new coach of Manchester United this summer. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Tuchel wants to take a break after leaving FC Bayern. According to Romano, Tuchel has ended talks with Manchester United. What will happen next with ten Hag remains to be seen. It cannot be ruled out that the Dutchman will stay in office.
Thomas Tuchel is leaving FC Bayern early. © IMAGO / Michael Weber
Tuchel’s contract with FC Bayern ends a year earlier than originally planned. In February, the 50-year-old and the Munich team agreed to end their collaboration at the end of the season. According to the TV station Sky Tuchel will receive a severance payment of ten million euros from FC Bayern. In addition, the German record champions will not receive any financial compensation if Tuchel decides to move to another club after his contract has been terminated.
Die Sports Image recently reported that these details have not yet been finalized and that talks with Tuchel’s agent Olaf Meinking about terminating the contract early are still ongoing. When will Tuchel be back on the sidelines? It could be a while before that is the case again.
2024-06-09 15:49:27
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