Thomas Tuchel tells friends he’s ‘very keen’ to be next Man United manager
Thomas Tuchel has told close allies that he is “very keen” on the Man United manager job, sources have told Football Insider.
The 50-year-old believes Champions League success this season could swing it for him, with Bayern Munich preparing for a semi-final second leg against Real Madrid after drawing Tuesday’s first instalment.
Sources told Football Insider last month that the former PSG and Chelsea boss has emerged as the top contender for the role along with Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.
Football Insider has reported that the Dutchman under “massive pressure” to keep his job after a hugely unconvincing season.
Top contender eager to take over at Man United
Tuchel is currently in charge of German giants Bayern Munich, but it was announced months ago he will leave the club at the end of the season.
Bayern were beaten by Bayer Leverkusen to this season’s league title, although the Munich giants could still win this season’s Champions League.
They are currently battling it out with Real Madrid for a spot in the final, with the two clubs having played out a first leg 2-2 draw in Munich on Tuesday (30 April).
Madrid will host the second leg on Wednesday (8 May), with the winner taking on either Borussia Dortmund or PSG, both clubs that Tuchel has previously managed.
The German won the competition with Chelsea in 2020/21, having also won a Bundesliga title with Bayern and two Ligue 1 titles with PSG.
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