Thomas Tuchel tells the backstage of his arrival

On Friday, Bayern Munich announced that they had “Released from his contract coach Julian Nagelsmann. Executive Board Chairman Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidžić reached this decision in agreement with Chairman Herbert Hainer.. Before announcing at the same time that Nagelsmann’s successor will be Thomas Tuchel, until June 30, 2025. After a change of coach in just a few days, Thomas Tuchel was presented to the press. The former PSG coach first recounted his quick arrival in Bavaria.

“The timing was surprising, I didn’t expect it and there was no prior contact. I thought I would continue my career abroad. The first interview took place on Tuesday evening. The scale of the challenge was the deciding factor that pushed me to take it on. I have already had very close contacts with Bayern. I couldn’t wait. Things happened very quickly, it is an optimal solution for me»he first explained about his career choice, he who was expected to return to the Premier League.

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Thomas Tuchel already has very big goals

While Bayern Munich is still involved in the German Cup, the Bundesliga and the Champions League, Thomas Tuchel’s objectives are clear: to win everything. “We do not have much time. But it is still possible to win all the titles. Everything will therefore be in the details. I have an idea of ​​what to do and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s about playing for all titles. My love for the game is far greater than the worries. It’s about approaching the task with confidence and we want to win it all.”.

But for that, after the international break, a first big challenge awaits the 49-year-old manager, on April 1 against Borussia Dortmund, his former club. A shock already decisive for the Bundesliga title. “The challenge of starting directly with the match against Dortmund cannot be higher. It is the most important game in German football. It took on an explosive new dimension because of our lag in the standings and BVB’s extraordinary run. I can not wait to be there”, he added. Promises are heard.