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Bayern Munich complete Thomas Tuchel U-turn after dressing room stepped in

 Head coach Thomas Tuchel of Bayern Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and VfL Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on May 12, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Thomas Tuchel is now in line to stay at Bayern Munich beyond this summer - after Harry Kane and other leading players 'stood up' for the German.Bayern confirmed back in February that Tuchel, 50, would leave at the end of the season in the wake of a disappointing run of results. However, things haven't exactly gone to plan for Bayern since that announcement.The German giants have struggled to appoint a successor and have been turned down by a number of targets, including former boss Julian Nagelsmann and Ralf Rangnick.They are now in talks to to extend Tuchel's contract - and fresh details on the Bayern hierarchy...
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Leon Goretzka not thinking about exit from Bayern Munich

 Leon Goretzka of Bayern Muenchen reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on May 12, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has had talks with the club and executive Max Eberl about his future, but does not appear to be any closer to reach an agreement on a new deal with the club just yet.“Of course. But it wasn’t mainly about my future. He just wanted to get informed and asked about my opinion on certain topics. It’s no secret that I’m under contract until 2026 and that I feel comfortable at FC Bayern,” Goretzka told kicker’s George Holzner and Mario Krischel (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “I’m an open-minded person, but the question (of leaving the club) doesn’t arise for me at the moment. What appea...
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Manchester United target Thomas Tuchel in talks to remain as Bayern Munich boss

Head coach Thomas Tuchel of FC Bayern München looks on during press conference after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on May 12, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Thomas Tuchel is in talks to remain as Bayern Munich manager, despite his departure at the end of the season being announced in February.Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed in February that Tuchel and Bayern agreed to ‘mutually end our collaboration’ at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign to that point.The former Chelsea manager has indeed remained in charge and Bayern will end their season without any silverware after falling a long way behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and narrowly losing out to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.Despite the dis...
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Report: Serge Gnabry could be on chopping block at Bayern Munich

 Serge Gnabry of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring their side's fifth goal and their hat trick during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern München at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 14, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany.According to report from Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich could be contemplating a sale of Germany international Serge Gnabry.Despite his talent level, it might not be so easy to find a willing trade partner — or a way to convince Gnabry to leave the club:Serge Gnabry may have played his last game for Bayern as he’s a candidate for sale this summer. The club needs a breath of fresh air in the wing positions and would be willing to listen to offers for Gnabry.However, offloading the 28-year old won’t be an easy task as it’s questio...
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Bayer Leverkusen star tipped to follow Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid in 2025

 Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg at BayArena on March 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.La Liga giants Real Madrid could be set to land not one, but two leading members of the history-making first-team setup at Bayer Leverkusen next summer.That’s according to SportBild’s German football insider Christian Falk, who points towards Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz as the pair in question.Tactician Alonso, of course, has long been tipped to take his managerial talents to Spain’s capital.Amid what has proven a record-breaking campaign on the touchline at the aforementioned Bayer Leverkusen, the ex-Real Madrid midfielder has been earmarked as the ideal long-term replacement for Ca...
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Kim Min-jae ‘just enough’ to meet expectations at Bayern: Thomas Tuchel

Kim Min-Jae of Bayern Muenchen reacts during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and FC Bayern München at Europa-Park Stadion on March 01, 2024 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.Kim Min-jae’s work on the pitch during his first year in Germany has been “just enough,” according to Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel, who had a mixed analysis for the defender he fought to bring over from Italy — while his own exit looms. Tuchel's comments came after the club’s 2-0 victory over Wolfsburg on Sunday, their final home game of the season. Kim, who started as center back, played 75 minutes of the game at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany before an injury from a collision forced a substitution, Matthijs de Ligt replacing him. A medical check determined Kim sustained a minor...
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Thomas Tuchel offers Harry Kane injury update ahead of Euro 2024

 Harry Kane of Real Madrid looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 08, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Harry Kane is suffering from back problems as Euro 2024 approaches, Thomas Tuchel has confirmed. The Englishman was taken off late on in Bayern's 2-1 midweek defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Fans were puzzled by the decision to withdraw Kane, with Bayern up 1-0 at the time before Joselu grabbed two late goals to knock them out.Tuchel insisted that Kane couldn't have played on and has now revealed that his back issue is ongoing. 'Harry Kane has back problems,' he said ahead of Bayern's Bundesliga assignment against Wolfsburg on Sunday.Gareth Sout...
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Crisis-hit Bayern banking on Kane and victory to change the narrative

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Raphael Guerreiro and Jamal Musiala during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern München and SS Lazio at Allianz Arena on March 05, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid ever more reliant on striker Harry Kane amid swirling off-field crises entirely of their own making.Bayern still do not have a coach lined up for next season, with reports emerging on Monday that Julen Lopetegui became the latest to knock back the German giants, with the Spaniard chosing West Ham instead.Bayern drew 2-2 at home against Real in the first leg and need a win to progress to Wembley, the site ...
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Bayern Munich takeaways from 3-1 loss to Stuttgart

 Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern München, reacts during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on April 06, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany.On matchday 32 of the Bundesliga, second placed Bayern Munich travelled to the MHPArena to take on third placed VfB Stuttgart. With injuries continuing to be a source of bother and with one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg semifinal against Real Madrid, Thomas Tuchel had no choice but to ring in the changes on Saturday.Six changes were made to the XI that started against Real Madrid in the first leg. In defense, Alphonso Davies replaced Noussair Mazraoui at left-back. In midfield, Raphael Guerreiro and Aleksandar Pavlovic started in place of Konrad Laimer and Leon Goretzka. While Se...
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Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund at end of season after 12 years

 Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven at Signal Iduna Park on March 13, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.Marco Reus will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer after both sides announced Friday that they've agreed to part ways, ending the midfielder's 12-year run with the German team.The 34-year-old Reus' contract expires at the end of the season, but unlike one year ago when they extended the deal, they'll now move on."The club and I have come to the decision not to extend my contract," the former team captain said in a video message to Dortmund fans."It made me incredibly proud and I am incredibly grateful to have been able to play for this clu...
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Bayern Munich interested in appointing Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks on after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.Bayern Munich are reportedly discussing the prospect of making an approach for Erik ten Hag.The Bundesliga outfit are looking for someone to replace Thomas Tuchel, who will depart at the end of the season.Earlier this week it had appeared that Ralf Rangnick would be the chosen replacement before he made a U-turn on his decision and stay on as Austria’s national team head coach.Now, according to German outlet Bild, Ten Hag is the next name to be discussed among the Bayern hierarchy.It’s been a disappointing campaign for the Dutchman as Manchester United look almost certain to miss out...
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Ralf Rangnick to remain Austria boss, turns down Bayern Munich job

 Ralf Rangnick, Head Coach of Austria, celebrates after the team's victory the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Sweden and Austria at Friends Arena on September 12, 2023 in Solna, Sweden.Ralf Rangnick, a former Manchester United manager, will keep coaching the Austrian national football team as he said no to Bayern Munich."I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart," Rangnick said on Thursday to ensure his stay for the UEFA EURO 2024 campaign in June and July."I really enjoy this task and am determined to successfully continue on our chosen path," he added.The 65-year-old said they are focused on the EURO 2024 to fulfill Austria's goals in this summer's tournament in Germany."I would like to expressly emphasize that this is not a rejection of FC Bayern, but rather a ...
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Dortmund’s injury concerns ease before facing PSG in Champions League semifinal

Edin Terzic of Borussia Dortmund celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on April 21, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund´s injury worries have eased and coach Edin Terzi´c is hopeful all but two players will be fit for the Champions League semifinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Terzi´c said on Tuesday that left back Ramy Bensebaini and young forward Julien Duranville are definitely out of Wednesday´s match, but that others can return after missing the team´s 4-1 loss at Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Emre Can and Ian Maatsen are back and well-rested after serving suspensions at the weekend."Marcel Sabitzer and Donyell Malen took part in training again yesterday," Terzi´c said. "Donny couldn...
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Bayern ready for Real’s Bellingham: Tuchel

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid passes the ball during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg match against FC Bayern München at Allianz Arena on April 29, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by “extraordinary” Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in their Champions League semi-final first leg.Today’s clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semi-final in the competition’s history. England midfielder Bellingham, still just 20, joined Real Madrid before the start of the season from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham has since become one of Real’s most important players and is alrea...
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Leverkusen keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane eyes Bundesliga goal record

Robert Andrich and Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen reacts after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at BayArena on April 27, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to a 46th game this season with a 2-2 home draw against Stuttgart on Saturday as Harry Kane closed in a Bundesliga goals record.With champions Leverkusen facing their first loss of the season in any competition trailing 2-1 late in stoppage time, Andrich hammered in a loose ball to equalise in the sixth minute of stoppage time.The strike keeps Leverkusen’s remarkable streak of late goals alive, with Xabi Alonso’s side doing the same at Borussia Dortmund in the seventh minute of injury time for a 1-1 draw last ...
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Thomas Tuchel offers Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Dayot Upamecano injury updates before Real Madrid match

 Leroy Sane of FC Bayern München celebrates during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich will play host to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, April 30, as it will be an elite European rivalry renewed.Before Bayern Munich face the LaLiga leaders, though, they will have another tough matchup in the Bundesliga this weekend against Eintracht Frankfurt.Ahead of the game on Saturday, Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel offered an injury update about three star players, with Bayern fans especially concerned about the status of star right winger Leroy Sane before Tuesday’s Real Madrid matchup.Want to know more about livetscore...
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Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman feels he will be ready for Euro 2024 with France

 Kingsley Coman of Bayern Muenchen injured on the ground during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on April 13, 2024 in Munich, Germany. In the 49th minute of play during Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win over FC Köln, Kingsley Coman was replaced by Jamal Musiala after sustaining an adductor injury that required him to be helped off of the pitch by Bayern’s medical team. He was noticeably not really able to move his affected leg when he was being carried off the pitch and there were immediate concerns that the French winger had once again suffered a serious injury.After scans in Munich, the club confirmed that Coman would be out for several weeks, all but ending his competitive season with Bayern. There were also justified fears that hi...
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Leverkusen stay unbeaten with last-gasp strike at Dortmund

 (L-R) Jeremie Frimpong, Josip Stanisic of Leverkusen and Nico Schlotterbeck of Dortmund struggle during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on April 21, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Josip Stanisic scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time as Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 45 games in all competitions with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.Crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time last week, Leverkusen looked set to lose their unbeaten record when Dortmund’s Niclas Fuellkrug scored with nine minutes remaining.As they have done so often this season however, Leverkusen scored late, Stanisic’s goal coming from a corner deep into added time.It was Leverkusen’s 14th goal to come after the 90th min...
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Mueller bags brace, Kane hits 33rd goal as Bayern thump Union

Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern München celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Bayern München at An der Alten Foersterei on April 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Harry Kane claimed his 33rd league goal of the season and Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 5-1 away in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Just a week after Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen broke Bayern’s 11-year title run, the visitors were dominant and clinical in the German capital.Kane curled in an excellent free-kick and laid on a second-half goal for Mathys Tel. The England captain is eight shy of Robert Lewandowski’s single-season Bundesliga goals record with four games remaining.Bayern rested Jamal Musiala after Wednesday’s 1-0 win o...
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s decision gives Bayern Munich headache

 Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany, poses for a picture⁄ at Hotel Kö59 on April 08, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract by two years, taking him beyond the upcoming European Championship and through the 2026 World Cup.It also ends the possibility of Nagelsmann returning to Bayern Munich, which is looking for a new coach for next season after deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of this season.Nagelsmann was the reported favourite following Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, but now Bayern will need to look elsewhere after two high-profile rejections.The German football federation announced on Friday that its supervisory board and shareholders decided unanimously to keep Nagelsmann in charg...
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