Tuchel to lead Bayern until the end of the season: The biggest candidates to succeed him are Alonso, Zidane, and Conte

(Patria) - Although he has a valid contract until the end of June next year, Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel have agreed on a significantly earlier separation.

Namely, the Bavarians will part ways with the 50-year-old coach at the end of the current season, the club announced on its official website.

- We have agreed to terminate our cooperation after this season. Until then, my coaching staff and I will continue to do everything we can to ensure maximum success - said Tuchel.

Tuchel arrived at Bayern in March last year, and after securing the title in the final minutes of the season last year, they are increasingly distant from the title this season.

Bayer Leverkusen has an eight-point lead ahead of the last 12 Bundesliga matches, while the Bavarians are also poorly positioned in the Champions League, given that they lost the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Lazio (1-0) in Rome last week.

According to rumors from foreign media, Xabi Alonso is one of the main candidates to take over Bayern.

Besides the Apothecaries' coach, Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte are mentioned among the leading candidates, as well as some German names, including former coach Hansi Flick.