Bayern Munich Hold Talks With Manager To Replace Carlo Ancelotti

Following Bayern Munich sacking Carlo Ancelotti, the club have made the first steps in replacing his services.

The German champions parted company with the 58-year-old a day after their 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

And it appears Bayern Munich are in talks with a former Bundesliga coach to take over the helm at the Allianz Arena.

According to German outlet Sport Bild, Bayern Munich have held 'initial talks' with Thomas Tuchel who is reportedly the clubs No.1 candidate.

Tuchel has batted away managerial offers after leaving his position in May. He's apparently turned down the opportunity to manage in the Premier League with the 44-year-old rejecting West Ham.

The ex-Borussia Dortmund boss has been out of a job since departing the Westfalenstadion at the end of last season.

_{Tuchel holds aloft the German domestic cup from last season. Image: PA}

Though he could be handed the chance to manage the biggest club in Germany with talks well underway.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said the following after reliving Ancelotti of his duties.

"Our team's performances since the start of the season have not met our expectations," the club statement read.

"The match in Paris clearly showed we had to take immediate action. Hasan Salihamidžić and I met Carlo today for full and frank discussions where we informed him of our decision."

_{Ancelotti gestures on the touchline during the midweek defeat to PSG. Image: PA}

Rummenigge added: "I'd like to thank Carlo for his time working with us and I'm sorry about the way it has developed. Carlo is my friend and he will remain so, but we had to take a professional decision in the interests of FC Bayern. I expect the team to produce a positive response and show absolute determination to achieve our targets for the season."

As well as Ancelotti, his backroom staff which includes son, Davide Ancelotti, Giovanni Mauri, Francesco Mauri and Mino Fulco have also parted ways with immediate effect.

Tuchel to Bayern Munich? Watch this space.

Topics: Carlo Ancelotti, Bayern Munich

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