Bayern Munich handed boost in Thomas Tuchel replacement hunt

James Shearman

• Updated: 2 May 2024 13:20 CDT
• 3 min read

Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

The German has failed to extend Bayern's run of 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles, as they are 12 points behind Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen with just three games to go.

This has ultimately cost Tuchel his job, despite an ongoing excellent run in the Champions League.

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Bayern knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal in the quarter-final, and drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

They could even go on to win the tournament but the decision has already been made to relieve him of his duties, and the search for his replacement has already begun.

Bayern Munich handed boost in Thomas Tuchel replacement hunt

Bayern have missed out on a number of managerial targets, but one man that they are still in the running for is Roberto De Zerbi.

In fact, the Brighton boss is now the bookies' favourite to take over from Tuchel at the end of the season.

And, Bayern have been handed a boost in their pursuit of De Zerbi, as the Seagulls are reportedly preparing for his exit.

According to The Guardian, the Sussex club are eyeing up Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna.

The ex-Manchester United coach is only one point away from leading Ipswich to promotion out of the Championship.

Should he be interested in a move to the south coast, De Zerbi's potential departure to Bayern could be smooth sailing.