FC Bayern are still on the hunt for a new manager, with multiple renowned coaches rejecting to take on the club.
Lopetegui rejects Bayern Munich, accepts West Ham job
According to David Ornstein, Julen Lopetegui has become the latest manager to reject the offer of coaching Bayern Munich.
Despite being contacted by the German club on Monday, the Spanish manager would have chosen to take an offer from West Ham to manage the team starting the 2024/25 season following the announced exit of current manager David Moyes.
Bayern Munich enquired for Julen Lopetegui today but 57yo wants West Ham. Terms agreed (not signed) as @FabrizioRomano reported after process led by Steidten made Spaniard choice to succeed Moyes. #WHUFC now close to landing him @TheAthleticFC #FCBayern https://t.co/taPiXuYHWD
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 6, 2024
⚒️ EXCL: Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms with West Ham to become new head coach replacing David Moyes from next season.
Lopetegui has accepted #WHUFC proposal, ready to proceed to formal stages.Details being finalised then contracts will be signed but agreement in place. pic.twitter.com/guHfAj7PMv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 6, 2024
Lopetegui is reportedly one of many coaches that have decided to reject the opportunity of managing the legendary Munich club, with managers such as Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen), Ralf Rangnick (Austria), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and more declining the offer. Julian Nagelsmann — sacked by Bayern in the 2022/23 season — was also contacted.
Bayern were just waiting for Ralf Rangnick to accept their proposal with announcement set for next week; but he rejected due to personal reasons.
After Xabi Alonso and Nagelsmann, also Ralf Rangnick says no to Bayern. ⛔️↪️ Talks over new coach will re-start immediately. pic.twitter.com/pmjRaEyq9T
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2024
Current manager Thomas Tuchel was confirmed to leave the German giants at the end of the current season back in February after taking on the reigns of the club at the end of last season following the sacking of previous manager Julian Nagelsmann.
OFFICIAL: Thomas Tuchel leaves FC Bayern at the end of the current season.
Decision made by both club and head coach, Tuchel leaves Bayern in June.It’s over between Bayern and Tuchel. pic.twitter.com/4taueCsULg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 21, 2024
Bayern Munich are close to finishing the season without winning a trophy for the first time in 12 years, with the club having the the sole opportunity at silverware through the UEFA Champions League.
They play Real Madrid in the second leg of the tournament's semifinals on Wednesday looking to revert a 2-2 draw in Munich last week.
