Thomas Tuchel has claimed he first spoke with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, three full days before his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by the club.
Bayern moved quickly to confirm Tuchel as their new boss, with the former Borussia Dortmund boss brought on board in time to face his old club on April 1. Dortmund currently sit top of the Bundesliga, but Bayern can leapfrog them with a win in their next game.
Nagelsmann, who joined Bayern in 2021 after impressing with RB Leipzig, has already been linked with the Tottenham job as his next move. The 35-year-old was reportedly left "completely surprised" by the decision, which may have been made two full days before he learned of his exit.
