Thomas Tuchel drops huge hint over Man Utd job as ‘no secret’ claim made by Bayern Munich boss

Tuchel is among the favourites to replace Erik ten Hag at United.

Thomas Tuchel has hinted at his future plans amid speculation linking him to the Manchester United managerial position.

The 50-year-old head coach of Bayern Munich is expected to depart the Bundesliga club at the conclusion of the season, regardless of their success in the Champions League.

In February, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed that both parties had agreed to terminate their collaboration one year ahead of schedule, following a positive and transparent discussion.

The announcement coincided with Bayer Leverkusen securing the Bundesliga title, halting Bayern’s streak of 11 consecutive league championships in Germany.

Despite this setback, Bayern still has the opportunity to claim silverware this season. They are set to face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, with the tie evenly poised at 2-2 following the first leg in Bavaria.

In the buildup to the crucial match, Tuchel fielded questions about his future and the reports linking him to the managerial position at Manchester United. The former Chelsea manager is among the top contenders to replace the under-pressure Erik ten Hag, alongside Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi, and another former Chelsea manager, Graham Potter.

When pressed about the speculation linking him to Old Trafford, Tuchel opted for discretion, stating to TNT Sports: “I would prefer not to comment, but it’s no secret that I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Chelsea.”

“I loved it in England and I loved it in the Premier League for sure, it was a very, very special time and I remember it very well.”

However, Tuchel also refused to completely rule out remaining at Bayern.

When asked where his next season would be, he added: “It’s very, very, very unlikely that it’s at Bayern, I have to say, because we have an agreement, there is at the moment no reason to doubt this agreement. We took this position, the initiative came from the club, and so it is and I’m fine with it.

“I don’t need it for the extra percentage of competitiveness because I’m always up for a win, I’m always thinking how to improve the squad or how to improve myself in coaching.

“We go all in. Does it have an influence on where I am next season? Maybe not, maybe I’m on holiday no matter what, let’s see, let’s see.”

Tuchel dismissed the notion that Bayern’s inability to secure the Bundesliga title this season had intensified their hunger for success in the Champions League.

“Regrettably, this is our final opportunity to clinch a title, but I don’t believe that heightens our hunger. This competition is exquisite, it’s the pinnacle, the most challenging,” he remarked.

“Once you reach the semi-final and approach the second leg, you have a task at hand. The objectives are crystal clear, you’re one step closer.”

“I think both teams go for it, all in. Both teams are focused. We have to be focused and fully switched on. Everything’s possible.”