Thomas Tuchel responds to Bayern Munich fans' petition to KEEP him at the club... with over 12,000...

Tuchel Addresses Bayern Munich Fans' Request To Stay; 12k Supporters Back Him Over Ralf Rangnick

Posted: 10:39 AM British Summer Time, April 27th, 2024 | Modified: 10:39 AM BST, April 27th, 2024.

Thomas Tuchel, departing manager of Bayern Munich, has reacted to a petition created by the club's supporters, urging him to remain with the team.

The ex-manager of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain was dismissed at the end of February. He had a challenging 10 months as the manager of the repeated champions.

The team couldn't win their 12th successive Bundesliga title due to the superior rise of Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen team. They were eliminated from the German Cup and only had the Champions League left to compete in.

Bayern previously planned to pursue Alonso as their next coach, but he decided to remain at Leverkusen. Since then, Tuchel's team has had difficulty finding a replacement.

The club's supporters were not happy with the decision to fire Tuchel, so they created a petition to demand the club change their mind. More than 12,000 people signed it. As a result, Tuchel has commented on the situation.

The fans of Bayern Munich have made a request to their manager, Thomas Tuchel, to remain at the club. Tuchel has now replied to this request.

More than 12,000 fans have currently shown their support by putting their signature on the petition, urging the German to stay on as the coach for the upcoming season.

In February, Tuchel was fired from his position, and as a consequence, Bayern was unable to secure the Bundesliga championship, which they had previously won for 12 consecutive years.

Tuchel spoke before Bayern's match against Frankfurt on Saturday and stated that while it is nice when fans want you to stay, this topic is not a priority for him personally.

Being a priority is against the rules. For the next 11 days, it's solely about football and nothing else. I don't let anything pleasant or unpleasant have an impact on me.

Since it was initiated on Tuesday, the change.org petition has gained significant momentum. Its objective is to urge the club to disregard other potential candidates and reevaluate Tuchel's accomplishments with a team that was frequently impacted by injuries.

The statement of the petition starts by expressing disagreement with the decision made by FC Bayern to terminate Thomas Tuchel's employment during the summer, following their loss to VFL Bochum. The decision is described as terrible.

Thomas Tuchel, famously referred to as "Juppel," encountered a rough time during his stint in Munich. Although he faced criticism from the media and struggled with player injuries, the coach who won the Champions League title managed to lead his team to the semi-final stage of the competition.

Although candidates such as Emery or Rangnick are respectable, they cannot be compared to the expertise and experience of "Juppel" in coaching.

Bayern has engaged in discussions with ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick about assuming control next season. This is because they are seeking a substitute for Alonso.

The manager of Aston Villa, Emery, was rumored to have caught the attention of Munich. However, this week he decided to extend his contract with his present club Aston Villa. This news brought tremendous joy to both the fans and his team.

Fans seem to be unimpressed by the leading candidate and ex-manager of Manchester United, Ralf Rangnick.

There was a time when Aston Villa's Unai Emery was being considered as a possible acquisition. However, after a short while, he chose to extend his contract with the Premier League club.

The future plans of Tuchel are still uncertain following rumors that he was in the running for the Liverpool position prior to the announcement of Arne Slot's appointment.

Jamie Carragher, who is known for his association with Liverpool, expressed his views in an article for The Telegraph. In his opinion, the ex-Chelsea player would have been a perfect fit to take over Jurgen Klopp's position at Anfield.

Carragher stated that he would have carefully examined coaches like Thomas Tuchel who were able to overcome Pep Guardiola in the most challenging setting of a Champions League final. Tuchel had taken over from Klopp at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund and had performed admirably.

This season has been a disappointment for Bayern Munich. However, by observing the examples of Carlo Ancelotti and Unai Emery, we can see how successful coaches overcome adversity.