The 2021 Champions League winner, who joined the German giants in March 2023 and was originally contracted until the summer of 2025, will now be leaving the club a full 12 months earlier than expected. This departure was announced soon after Bayern’s defeat by Heidenheim in their last league outing before their quarter-final showdown with Arsenal. The result has sparked concern among fans about who will take charge next term.

Speaking about the team’s performance, Tuchel indicated that the title race in the Bundesliga was effectively over, conceding defeat and offering congratulations to Leverkusen. He suggested that Bayern’s main focus is now on the Champions League, emphasizing the need for a strong turnaround after recent disappointing performances. In the wake of his departure being announced, Tuchel explained that the decision had been agreed upon to end the working relationship at the end of the season.

He also mentioned the possibility of bouncing back with a strong performance, acknowledging the team’s previous ability to recover in similar situations.