Bayern Munich announced on Friday that Julian Nagelsmann has been dismissed from the role of manager. He has been replaced by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.
“FC Bayern Munchen has released head coach Julian Nagelsmann,” Bayern said in a statement. “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.”
Hired in April 2021, Nagelsmann led Bayern to their 10th successive Bundesliga title last season. The team has remained strong under Nagelsmann’s guidance, proceeding to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League and remaining just one point off current Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund. Nagelsmann’s dismissal is believed to be related to the team’s domestic record, with the team just four points above third-placed Union Berlin.
Prior to being defeated 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, Bayern was at the top of the Bundesliga table, however, the loss allowed Dortmund to leapfrog them.
With the international break underway, Tuchel’s first game with Bayern will be against bitter rivals Dortmund on April 1. He will also manage Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash with Manchester City on April 11.
