Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure from Bayern Munich this summer has been widely discussed, but the focus now shifts to who will succeed him.
Xabi Alonso emerges as the top candidate, although rumors linking Sebastian Hoeneß and Hansi Flick to the role have been quashed by Hoeneß’s contract extension at Stuttgart and disagreements over contract terms between Bayern and Flick.
With these options off the table, Bayern has expanded their search, with Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi identified as a potential candidate if negotiations with Xabi Alonso falter, as reported by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Max Eberl, Bayern’s new executive, is reportedly a supporter of De Zerbi, citing his tactical style and ability to develop players as key attributes.
While De Zerbi has shown promise at Brighton, this season has seen a slight downturn in performance, highlighted by a recent 4-0 defeat to Roma in the Europa League. With four consecutive winless matches, including a victory over bottom-ranked Sheffield United, questions arise about whether De Zerbi is the right fit for Bayern Munich, especially given their own struggles in form.