Bayern Munich 'fighting to KEEP Thomas Tuchel' despite announcing his planned exit in February... with the German giants struggling in their attempts to find a replacement
Daily MailBayern Munich are reportedly trying to reach an agreement with Thomas Tuchel to keep him as their manager. Finding a replacement has surprisingly proven difficult for Bayern, with Xabi Alonso staying at Bayer Leverkusen, former boss Julian Nagelsmann remaining with the German national team, and ex-Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has also reportedly turned them down. Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to convince Thomas Tuchel to stay at the club This is Bayern Munich's first trophyless season since 2012, with the club announcing Tuchel would leave back in February Fans are keen for him to stay having started a petition, and the club's inability to find a suitable replacement has led them back to Tuchel The news would please a number of Bayern Munich fans, who started a petition in their attempts to force the club to renege on their decision to sack Tuchel. Xabi Alonso has decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen despite interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool Julian Nagelsmann, who was replaced by Tuchel, opted to stay in his role as Germany manager 'We have an agreement, there is at the moment no reason to doubt this agreement. A number of senior players at Bayern Munich are said to be keen on Tuchel staying at the club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said in a statement when Tuchel's departure was first announced: "In a good, open discussion, we came to the decision to end our working relationship by mutual agreement in the summer.