Thomas Tuchel 'agrees to replace Julian Nagelsmann' as Bayern Munich boss

Thomas Tuchel is on the verge of becoming the new manager of Bayern Munich following reports the club have parted ways with Julian Nagelsmann, who has been in charge since 2021

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly agreed a deal to join Bayern Munich, all but ending speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham.

It's understood Julian Nagelsmann has been relieved of his duties as Bayern boss, despite being just a point behind Bundesliga leaders Dortmund and beating PSG to reach the Champions League quarter-finals earlier this month.

Tuchel has been out of work since being brutally sacked by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly in September following a disappointing start to the season, mere weeks after the American took over from Roman Abramovich.

On Thursday evening, Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: "Thomas Tuchel becomes new FC Bayern head coach, full agreement in place. He has already accepted the job. #FCBayern contract agreed, documents are being prepared tonight."

The German had previously been linked with the England manager's job prior to news that Gareth Southgate would stay on in the role until Euro 2024, and was understood to have been one of Tottenham's primary targets had they decided to part ways with Antonio Conte.

But while Tuchel looks to be Germany-bound, fans won't have to wait too long to see him back on English shores, with Bayern Munich facing Manchester City in the Champions League next month - and if they win, they could face Chelsea in the next round should Graham Potter's side get past Real Madrid.

The last time Tuchel met Pep Guardiola in the competition was in the 2021 Champions League final, where a Kai Havertz goal secured a 1-0 win for the Blues.

Joining Bayern will see Tuchel return to the Bundesliga for the first time since he was sacked as Dortmund boss, just three days after winning the DFB-Pokal in 2017, amid rumours of a strained relationship with the club's hierarchy. He also spent five years in charge of Mainz, and two in charge of Augsburg's reserve side.

After leaving Dortmund he was appointed PSG boss, and led the club to back-to-back Ligue 1 titles as well as to their first Champions League final, before losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich.