Thomas Tuchel discontinues talks on Man United job, takes break from coaching

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No plan by German professional coach, Thomas Tuchel, to take on coaching of English Premier League (EPL) side, Manchester United.

The reaction came in the wake of media reports linking Tuchel, who just left top German side, Bayern Munich, to Manchester United job.

Transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, in a post on the X handle (formerly Twitter, confirmed that Tuchel wants to take a break from coaching.

According to Romano, in his post on social media, Tuchel has discontinued negotiations with Manchester United in a bid to take over from Eric Ten Hag.

He ststed, ‘‘Thomas Tuchel NOT planning to take Man United job, he wants to take a break not coaching any club this summer.

‘‘Tuchel currently decided not to continue in talks with United after meeting in the recent weeks.

‘‘United, deciding on Erik ten Hag future soon.’’

Indeed, Tuchel earlier declined to extend his tenure as the manager of Bayern Munich, sticking to his decision to leave the club at the end of the season

Discussions took place between the coach’s agent and Bayern officials at the club’s headquarters, with crucial terms for Tuchel to remain as Bayern coach being negotiated.

The coach stated that he will not continue as Bayern coach and is ready for a new challenge.

Tuchel confirmed that he will step down as Bayern Munich coach at the end of the season due to the inability to reach an agreement with the club to stay on.