Discussions with Rangnick probably intensified

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Who will be the new coach of FC Bayern? Some candidates have already canceled, others are being discussed. The trainer search in the live ticker.

Update from April 24th, 11:01 a.m.: There is also a surprising name on the coaching list at FC Bayern: Arne Slot, current coach of Feyenoord Rotterdam. This is reported by the usually well-informed journalist and sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs.

The people of Munich are therefore seriously interested in the 45-year-old. Since the Dutchman’s contract runs until 2026, the record champions would have to pay a transfer fee, which, according to media reports, could amount to around ten million euros.

Slot led Feyenoord to the Dutch championship in 2023 and to the cup victory this year. Because of his offensive style of play, Slot has become the focus of various top coaching teams. In addition to FC Bayern, Tottenham and FC Barcelona are also said to be interested. The biggest favorite for a signing, however, is said to be Liverpool FC. According to media reports, Slot is already in negotiations there to become Jürgen Klopp’s successor.

Update from April 24th, 7:15 a.m.: FC Bayern is looking for a successor to coach Thomas Tuchel. The hottest prospect at the moment is probably Ralf Rangnick. Sports director Max Eberl has probably intensified the discussions. As the Salzburg News but reports, Rangnick’s claim to power could become a sticking point. Because apparently the 65-year-old would want to have the say in the sporting area at FC Bayern.

Coach search at FC Bayern: Rangnick management reacts to tz report

Update from April 23rd, 8:45 p.m.: Will things get really hot between FC Bayern and Ralf Rangnick in the next few days? Rangnick’s management does not want to comment on the speculation about the coach’s involvement with Munich for the time being. “No comment,” was the response from the German Press Agency on Tuesday.

The 65-year-old has become the focus of FC Bayern in its search for a successor to Thomas Tuchel. According to tz information, the former Bundesliga coach, who is currently the national coach in Austria, is the favorite for the position on Säbener Straße.

Also according to information from South German newspaper There is said to have been “further contact between Bayern and Rangnick” in the past few days. It is said that the idea of ​​a possible collaboration has solidified. According to the broadcaster Sky, Rangnick is not averse.

Eberl can remove the next candidate from the list

Update from April 23rd, 3:55 p.m.: At midday there was speculation that Unai Emery would extend his contract with Aston Villa – a few hours later there was certainty. The Spaniard and the English club have agreed on a contract extension until 2027. The fourth-placed team in the Premier League officially confirmed this on the club website.

The list of potential candidates for the coaching position at FC Bayern is getting shorter and shorter – the name Ralf Rangnick is now probably at the top.

FC Bayern is looking for a new coach: Emery is about to extend his contract at Aston Villa

Update from April 23rd, 12:46 p.m.: Max Eberl can cross the next candidate off his list: Loud The Athletic Aston Villa coach Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027. Also Sky reports about an imminent extension for the Spaniard with the Villans.

This all boils down to Ralf Rangnick as the new Bayern coach. Roberto De Zerbi is also said to have not been traded too highly on Säbener Strasse recently.

Update from April 23rd, 11:40 a.m.: Now the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) has also commented on the rumors surrounding Ralf Rangnick. “Ralf Rangnick has an upright contractual relationship,” said ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel SID-Inquiry and emphasized: “The ÖFB has not received any inquiries.”

Schöttel continued: “The full focus is on the UEFA EURO 2024.” There, Rangnick (65) is expected to lead the Alpine republic’s selection into the round of 16 in the difficult Group D with runner-up world champions France, the Netherlands and Poland in the summer. His contract applies beyond the tournament in Germany until the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Emery transfer for Bayern will probably be difficult to implement

Update from April 23rd, 11:14 a.m.: In addition to Ralf Rangnick, Unai Emery should also continue to be very popular with the Bayern bosses. The Spaniard is having an outstanding season with Aston Villa and has his sights firmly set on qualifying for the Champions League. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by Bayern either.

But an obligation would be after Picture-Information anything but a walk. Emery is said to have built a real oasis of well-being for himself at Aston Villa and gets almost every wish fulfilled by the club’s management – that wouldn’t be the case in Munich.

Tuchel U-turn not ruled out?

Update from April 23rd, 9:50 a.m.: Will FC Bayern even make a spectacular turnaround in the end? As Sky claims to have learned, Thomas Tuchel should not 100 percent rule out working together beyond the summer. In addition, Bayern bosses Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are said to maintain a very good relationship with the 50-year-old.

However, there are also said to be voices in the club that rule out Tuchel’s continued employment.

After tz information: Rangnick newer favourite

According to tz information: Rangnick is probably the new favorite

Update from April 22nd, 6:15 p.m: Loud tz-Information, ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick is now considered the big favorite for the head coach position at FC Bayern. However, Roberto De Zerbi from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion is also said to still be in the running.

Roberto De Zerbi, Ralf Rangnick and Unai Emery are said to be on FC Bayern’s list. © IMAGO / Action Plus / Buzzi / Pro Sports Images

FC Bayern’s coach search in the ticker: De Zerbi? Emery? Demichelis?

First report, April 22nd: Munich – The season is coming to an end. FC Bayern is focusing on the Champions League. The other competitions are lost. But what happens next season? Thomas Tuchel will leave the club. Those responsible around Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are still looking for a suitable successor.

Bayern rejections from Alonso and Nagelsmann – Emery and De Zerbi are among the candidates

For a long time, Bayer Leverkusen’s master coach Xabi Alonos was the top candidate for the FC Bayern coaching bench. However, the Spaniard announced that he would remain on the Rhine. Julian Nagelsmann also decided against returning to his old place of work and preferred to extend his contract with the DFB until the 2026 World Cup. Discussions between the FCB and Zinédine Zidane, who won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid as coach, have apparently taken place did not take place, as Max Eberl recently indicated.

Nevertheless, other exciting trainers remain in discussion who could sign with the German record champions for the new season. The Italian Roberto De Zerbi from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion, who plays innovative and successful football with the English, is still one of the favorites. Aston VIla coach Unai Emery is also under discussion.

Who will take over as coach at FC Bayern?
Who will take over as coach at FC Bayern? © Imago/Montage

Outsider chances for the coaching position at FC Bayern Demichelis

At the same time, there are one or two outsiders who could end up on the FC Bayern bench. Former Bayern player Martín Demichelis from River Plate is increasingly being discussed – most recently by Lothar Matthäus. Also reported Kicker-Editor Georg Holzner on X (formerly Twitter) reported an unusual interim solution. Long-time Bundesliga coach Lucien Favre, who worked with FCB sports director Max Eberl for four years at Borussia Mönchengladbach, will also be discussed internally.

There is also talk of a return campaign by former national coach Hansi Flick. Jürgen Klopp would also be a suitable successor to Tuchel. The long-time Liverpool coach wants to take a break after the end of the season and is actually not available for a new coaching position. So the question of who will win the race for the coaching chair at FC Bayern remains exciting and open. All news about the trainer search can be found in the news ticker. (jsk)

Trainer search of FC Bayern: The events so far

  • Matthäus’ favorite as Bayern coach reacts to rumor.
  • Guardiola before leaving Manchester City – returning to FC Bayern an option?
  • After Bayern’s exit: Tuchel probably already has an inquiry from England

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