Bayern Munich has confirmed the dismissal of manager Julian Nagelsmann, a decision announced by the club through its official press channel. The move marks a significant shift in the leadership of a club that has long pursued top-tier success on the European stage. The board acted after extensive discussions among senior executives and the club president, with the aim of recalibrating the approach for the remainder of the season. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
In a meeting that included CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic alongside President Herbert Hainer, the club charted a new course for the team. The leadership team agreed that a fresh tactical direction was required and proceeded to appoint a successor who could translate the club’s ambitions into consistent results. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
Thomas Tuchel, aged 49, has been named Nagelsmann’s replacement. The former Chelsea head coach will take charge immediately, with his first training session scheduled for Monday, 27 March. The arrangement comes with Tuchel’s contract details clarified and a plan for integrating the squad ahead of upcoming fixtures. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
Alongside Nagelsmann, the club announced the release of assistant coaches Benjamin Gluck, Xavier Zembrod and Dino Toppmüller as part of the broader staff changes. The objective for Bayern is to establish a coherent coaching setup under the new leadership while maintaining continuity in key areas of performance. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
Under Nagelsmann’s guidance this season, Bayern Munich had notable moments, including eliminating Paris Saint-Germain from the competition and reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League in the 2022/23 campaign. After 25 Bundesliga rounds, the team had collected 52 points and stood in second place, just one point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. These results show a team that remains competitive at the highest level, even as recent performances prompted a strategic reassessment. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
Thomas Tuchel’s track record prior to this appointment includes a tenure at Chelsea London, where he led the club since January 2021 and guided them to Champions League glory. He also secured the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, a spell that cemented his reputation as a tactically astute and adaptable manager. He stepped away from Chelsea in September 2022, leaving behind a legacy of silverware and influential squad management. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
The German coach has previously led top clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Mainz, building a profile characterized by adaptive strategies, strong defensive organization and the ability to maximize available talent. His appointment at Bayern signals an intent to blend experience with the club’s long-standing traditions of aggressive pressing and high-intensity football. Source: Bayern Munich press service.
The decision to relieve Nagelsmann was made by Bayern’s administration after a period of evaluating results in the domestic league and European competition. The club emphasized the need to respond to evolving team dynamics and to position the squad for a successful push toward major trophies in the seasons ahead. Source: Bayern Munich press service.