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Will Thomas Tuchel U-turn on exit decision? Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen addresses talks ex-Chelsea manager could stay

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  • Tuchel to leave Bayern this summer
  • Club fighting for Champions League glory
  • Bayern beaten in Bundesliga title race
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    In February, Bayern announced that they had reached a mutual agreement with Tuchel for the manager to leave at the end of the season, but their progress to the Champions League semi-finals has led to speculation that he could well remain at the club as well as a petition from the fans urging him to stay. Bayern drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their clash, and remain in serious contention to win the trophy.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite Bayern's success in Europe, they have been bitterly disappointing in the Bundesliga, with Bayer Leverkusen winning the title at a canter; the Werkself remain unbeaten and sit 12 points clear of Bayern at the top, with three games still to go. Tuchel, as a result, will not be staying, and it remains to be seen where he will end up. Manchester United have been reported to hold an interest, while a return to Chelsea could become a possibility if Mauricio Pochettino is relieved of his duties.

  • WHAT DREESEN SAID

    Asked if Tuchel could stay, Dreesen told reporters: "No. You have to judge the decision at the time it was made. It was a different situation.  Now we have another situation - our clear goal is to reach the final and then hopefully win the Champions League. We would all be happy together and then we will go our separate ways."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Bayern play Stuttgart on Saturday before their second leg against Madrid, as they aim to finish the season on a high. Real are also in action this weekend, against Cadiz.