Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have officially confirmed the departure of German head coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. The confirmation comes via an official club statement released on Wednesday, February 21, as the underfire manager has been heavily criticised as of lately, with the club enduring a torrid run, which has seen them all but choke their streak of league titles stretching back to 2013.
"FC Bayern Munich and head coach Thomas Tuchel have jointly decided to end their working relationship, which was originally set to run until 30 June 2025, on 30 June 2024. This is the outcome of a constructive discussion between CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and Thomas Tuchel," read the official club statement.
FC Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen then further went on to add the details in concern with the statement.
"In a good, open discussion, we came to the decision to end our working relationship by mutual agreement in the summer. Our goal is to pursue a new footballing direction with a new head coach for the 2024/25 season. Until then, every individual at the club is expressly called upon to achieve the maximum possible in the Champions League and Bundesliga," said Jan-Christian Dreesen.
"I also explicitly hold the team accountable in this regard. In the Champions League in particular, after losing 1-0 in the first leg at Lazio, we are convinced we will reach the quarter-finals at a packed Allianz Arena with our fans behind us," he added.
The current Bayern Munich manager too shed some light over the situation and said the following:
"We have agreed that we will end our working relationship at the end of this season. Until then, I will of course continue to do everything I can with my coaching staff to achieve maximum success."