THOMAS TUCHEL will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, despite holding talks with the club about staying this week.
The former Chelsea boss announced his departure in February after falling behind in the Bundesliga title race.
However, he engaged in new contract talks earlier this week after guiding Bayern to the Champions League semi-finals.
Reports suggested he was closing in on a new two-year deal with the German giants.
However, Tuchel has today confirmed that he WILL leave the Allianz Arena later this month.
Speaking in his pre-Hoffenheim press conference, the German manager said: “This is my last press conference as FC Bayern manager.
“There were talks, but we didn’t reach an agreement… so the decision of February still stands.”
Bayern Munich chiefs have been on the hunt for a new manager in recent months.
However, they are yet to find someone for the job.
Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick and Oliver Glasner have all rejected proposals from the club.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi have emerged as new targets.
Ten Hag could be sacked by United this summer after failing to impress new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
And Tuchel has been heavily linked with his job at Old Trafford.
According to Christian Falk, the 50-year-old is in contact with Man Utd.
Tuchel, who spent 20 months as manager of Chelsea, is eager to return to the Premier League.
He was sacked by the Blues in September 2022 after falling out with owner Todd Boehly.
