Managerial Appointment: Bayern Munich Adds Roberto De Zerbi To List Of Candidates To Replace Tuchel

German Champions Bayern Munich are searching for a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, and it’s obvious they could be in a two horse race with Liverpool for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso



The German giants seem to have a plan B or possibly plan C as they have added Roberto De Zerbi to their shortlist for their next manager.


The Bundesliga giants are on the search for a new boss after announcing Thomas Tuchel will leave his post at the end of the season. Though he has guided them into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Tuchel has endured a dreadful first full year in charge.


Tuchel’s men are 11 points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal by third tier Saarbruken. Their dreadful performances led to Bayern chiefs opting to part ways with the German, though they will wait until the end of the season.


At the top of their list is Xabi Alonso, who has led Leverkusen during their astonishing unbeaten season. But the Spaniard is also being chased hard by Liverpool, who themselves are looking to replace Jurgen Klopp.



That means Bayern are being forced to explore alternative options, in case they unable to land Alonso. According to Sky Germany, the German side could pursue a move for Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.



Bayern’s new board member for sport Max Eberl is said to hold a ‘very high opinion’ of the Italian, who has impressed with the Seagulls since taking over last year. He has followed up a sixth-place finish last season with a current seventh-place effort this term.


De Zerbi is already seen as being one of the most sought-after coaches in the upcoming summer. He has a relatively cheap release clause of less than £10million, which is also attractive to prospective teams.


While De Zerbi is a leading contender, it is Alonso who Bayern are desperate to bring in. The Leverkusen boss is the ‘absolute preferred candidate’, though De Zerbi is also in the running to take over at Barcelona so Bayern may have to act quickly to secure his services if Alonso turns them down.