Why Does No One Want To Manage Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich, one of the most successful clubs in world football, is facing a predicament. They are struggling to find a new manager after announcing they would be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. This comes after successive defeats in the Bundesliga against Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum, which put an end to Bayern’s record-breaking run of 11 straight Bundesliga titles. Their struggles continued in the Champions League with a first-leg defeat to Lazio in the round of 16.

Several reasons explain why Bayern Munich is having a difficult time attracting a new manager. Some of the biggest names in the managerial world have turned down the Bayern job, including Julian Nagelsmann (who went to Leipzig), Erik ten Hag (who went to Manchester United), and Mauricio Pochettino (who went to PSG). Here’s a closer look at why these managers rejected Bayern Munich’s offer:

Julian Nagelsmann: Seen as Bayern’s preferred candidate, Nagelsmann opted to stay with RB Leipzig for at least another season, likely due to their success this season and assurances over keeping key players and making new signings.
Julian Nagelsmann was also Liverpool’s first choice to replace Jurgen Klopp.
Ralf Rangnick: Considered another potential candidate, Rangnick is 65 and nearing retirement. He reportedly prefers the less demanding schedule of international management with the Austrian national team.
Unai Emery: Emery seems to be enjoying his time at Aston Villa where he has more control than he would likely have at Bayern. Villa recently qualified for the Champions League for the first time in over 40 years and has wealthy and ambitious owners.
Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino: Both these managers secured jobs at other big clubs, Manchester United and PSG respectively.

In addition to the reasons above, there are other factors that make the Bayern Munich job less than ideal for some managers:

The Bayern Munich hierarchy is known for being demanding and unforgiving. The team is constantly under immense pressure to win, and managers are often criticized by the media and the fans.
There is a revolving door of managers at Bayern Munich. Julian Nagelsmann was the manager before Thomas Tuchel, and he only lasted two seasons before being sacked. This lack of stability can be a deterrent for some managers.
Bayern Munich has a reputation for being a club that is difficult to manage. The playing squad is full of big egos, and the manager has to deal with the constant scrutiny of the media.

So, what does the future hold for Bayern Munich? They are currently considering bringing back Hansi Flick, who was previously successful with the club. However, Flick has reportedly demanded a two-year contract and significant control over the playing squad. With Tuchel rejecting their U-turn to stay, Bayern Munich’s managerial search remains unresolved.