What started out as a rumor has been confirmed by different sources. Julian Nagelsmann has seen his time at Bayern München come to an end following a series of complications, and the man that will take his place as Die Roten's boss will be none other than Thomas Tuchel.
Earlier today, a report by Fabrizio Romano got the rumor mill going, with the transfer specialist stating that Nagelsmann was set to be fired by the German giants. The decision was apparently discussed swiftly, as Romano himself confirmed the news via Twitter later.
Exclusive news confirmed: Julian Nagelsmann is set to be sacked with an immediate effect as FC Bayern coach. #FCBayern
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 23, 2023
News revealed earlier tonight now being confirmed by club sources too. pic.twitter.com/VcWEJPXQcY
The information was later confirmed by other sources close to the club, including Bild Sport and Sky Sport Germany.
BREAKING : Sky Germany report that Julian Nagelsmann is on the verge of being sacked by Bayern Munich with Thomas Tuchel the leading candidate to replace him pic.twitter.com/rZSxhZT9Wp
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 23, 2023
BREAKING: Bayern fire Julian Nagelsmann as head coach, reports @BILD_Sport pic.twitter.com/Lhfaf95WRK
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 23, 2023
To go even deeper, Fabrizio Romano confirmed later on that Thomas Tuchel was set to replace Nagelsmann with immediate effect. Details of the contract are yet to be revealed, but with a move being confirmed so quickly, it only means that Bayern's hierarchy had been thinking about it for a while now.
Exclusive news confirmed: Thomas Tuchel becomes new FC Bayern head coach, full agreement in place. He has already accepted the job. #FCBayern
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 23, 2023
Contract agreed, documents are being prepared tonight. pic.twitter.com/HFnOSwoU1m
The news may take some by surprise, but Nagelsmann's reputation within the club had been seriously deteriorated for his shaky performances in the Bundesliga this season, which led to the team losing the top spot in the league this past weekend. Furthermore, his complicated relationship with some of the team's heavyweights and his accusations of a reported "insider" may be behind this quick decision by the German champions.
Nagelsmann joined Bayern in 2021, leading the Bavarians to 60 wins, ten losses, and 14 draws. This season, the 35-year-old coach had managed to win all UEFA Champions League matches with the German giants, including their Round of 16 tie against PSG.
Now, it is yet to be seen how Bayern handle the pressure of sacking their coach with a UEFA Champions League meeting against Pep Guardiola in coming weeks. Moreover, it will be even more interesting to see how the Bavarian side prepares for the rest of the Bundesliga season, and how Tuchel will handle all pending issues left behind by Nagelsmann's exit.