Thomas Tuchel makes major Bayern Munich admission amid Man Utd links

Thomas Tuchel has refused to rule out the possibility of staying at Bayern Munich, despite agreeing to leave at the end of the season.

Tuchel, 50, announced earlier in the season that he would be leaving the Bavarian club, after just over a year in charge.

The decision came after Bayern failed to secure the Bundesliga title for the first time in over a decade.

Bayer Leverkusen cruised to the title, with a 12 point gap currently separating the two teams in the top flight of German football, which has since made their manager Xabi Alonso one of the most coveted managerial talents in the game.

Following the news that the former Chelsea boss would be leaving the Allianz Arena, a number of names were linked with possibly becoming his successor.

These included Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, who was sacked from the Bayern role in 2023. However, he has since committed his long-term future to the national side until 2026.

Other candidates included Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi and former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.

None of these targets have materialised in regards to taking charge ahead of the new season - and after witnessing Barcelona boss Xavi perform a U-turn on his exit from the club, Tuchel has admitted he could do the same.

"This is an agreement, so this can't be changed," he said.

Thomas Tuchel

"Well, you can change every contract by mutual consent because we had a contract as well and then we agreed on ending it early, so everything is possible.

"But the answer is the same: the agreement stands and the agreement exists."

Tuchel has also been heavily linked with a possible role at Manchester United, with pressure continuing to mount on current boss Erik ten Hag.

Bayern topped Group A in the Champions League earlier this season while United finished rock bottom.

Tuchel's side remain in the competition and drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final in midweek.

Topics: Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Thomas Tuchel, Xabi Alonso

Patrick Rowe