Bayern Munich have opened talks with Hansi Flick regarding the possibility of him becoming the club’s next head coach.
Flick, 59, previously managed Bayern for two years between 2019 and 2021, winning the Champions League and back-to-back Bundesliga titles before taking over as Germany’s national team head coach for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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It was announced in February that Thomas Tuchel would step down at the end of the season having been appointed in March last year on a contract through to 2025.
Bayern have now begun discussions with Flick in the hope of bringing the former Germany head coach back to the Allianz Arena for a second spell.
The club have so far been unsuccessful in approaches for a number of potential candidates.
Xabi Alonso would have been of interest but he announced he would remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season after leading the club to their first Bundesliga title.
Julian Nagelsmann — who was sacked by Bayern in February last year — was linked with a return but opted to extend his contract and remain head coach of the German national team.
The Athletic reported in March that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was of interest, too, but the Spaniard opted to remain in England and extend his contract with the Premier League club through to 2027.
Former Manchester United interim head coach Ralf Ragnick was close to agreeing terms to take over but eventually declined the opportunity. He will instead focus on leading Austria at this summer’s European Championship.
Flick will be tasked with reclaiming the league crown lost to Leverkusen following a disappointing campaign under Tuchel.
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