Bayern Munich confirmed last week that Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season
Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season(Image credit: Getty Images)
Details of Thomas Tuchel’s post-sacking speech to his Bayern Munich players has reportedly been leaked in the German media.
The Bundesliga champions confirmed last week that the former Chelsea boss will be departing at the end of the season, a year earlier than planned as part of a ‘sporting realignment’ at the club.
Bayern are facing the prospect of a first trophyless season since 2011-12, sitting eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and trailing after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lazio.
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Reports in Germany also suggested that Tuchel’s relationship with a number of established stars at Bayern, such as Joshua Kimmich, had become soured, which hastened his exit.
Tuchel will remain in charge for the rest of the season and BILD claim to have details of Tuchel’s first dressing room address with his squad since the news of his impending departure broke
“There are no longer discussions every week, everyone knows about it,” he is reported to have said. “We can still achieve something, we have to win.”
Adding that the coach appeared to be upbeat, he also had a message for any dissenting players: 'Everyone can show up for the new coach now'.
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Bayern's chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen also revealed his message to the players to BILD.
“I told the players emphatically that their personal interests must come second to those of the club and the team,” he added. “The most important thing is FC Bayern. The players must now bring the quality to the pitch that they undoubtedly have and they must feel grabbed by the honour.”
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include tomes on Leeds United and the England national team.
