Thomas Tuchel issues a come-and-get-me plea to Man United as he says it's 'no secret I loved it at Chelsea and in the Premier League' - admitting it's 'very unlikely' he'll be at Bayern Munich next season
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Thomas Tuchel has dropped a heavy hint that he wants to return to the Premier League amid speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.
The 50-year-old former Chelsea boss has emerged as one of the favourites to take over at Old Trafford if Sir Jim Ratcliffe decides to axe Erik ten Hag after a turbulent season.
Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich after missing out on a place in the Champions League final on Wednesday night following defeat to Real Madrid, and United could appoint him without paying any compensation.
‘This is a tricky road where you lead me. I’d rather not answer,’ Tuchel told TNT Sports before the game when asked about a possible return to the Premier League.
‘But it is no secret that I loved it at Chelsea, I loved it in England, and I loved it in the Premier League for sure. It was a very, very special time in England, and I remember it very well.’
![Thomas Tuchel appeared to give Manchester United the green light with comments made before Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/13/84608893-13395611-image-a-30_1715169940210.jpg)
Thomas Tuchel appeared to give Manchester United the green light with comments made before Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final
![The former Chelsea boss shared that he had happy memories of his time on English soil](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/13/84608887-13395611-image-a-31_1715169943488.jpg)
The former Chelsea boss shared that he had happy memories of his time on English soil
![At Old Trafford Erik ten Hag's position looks increasingly under fire, with changes to be made](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/13/84608959-13395611-image-a-32_1715169965533.jpg)
At Old Trafford Erik ten Hag's position looks increasingly under fire, with changes to be made
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United on Wednesday night denied making any formal contact with Tuchel despite reports in Germany of informal discussions taking place.
The club’s focus is on seeing out their remaining three Premier League games and the FA Cup final before making a decision on Ten Hag’s position at the end of the season.
Although Tuchel, who won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup at Chelsea, is known to be interested in the job, United have concerns over his confrontational approach.
The German fell out with several players and senior figures at Bayern before it was announced in February that he will leave at the end of the season.
Asked about his future yesterday (wed), Tuchel added: ‘It’s very, very, very unlikely that it’s at Bayern, I have to say, because we have an agreement, and there is at the moment no reason to doubt this agreement.
‘We took this position, the initiative came from the club, and so it is and I’m fine with it.
‘I don’t need it for the extra percentage of competitiveness because I’m always up for a win. I always think about how to improve the squad or how to improve myself in coaching.
‘We go all in. Does it have an influence on where I am next season? Maybe not. Maybe I’m on holiday no matter what, let’s see.’
![Partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) is believed to be considering alternative candidates](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/13/84567953-13395611-image-a-37_1715170307397.jpg)
Partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) is believed to be considering alternative candidates
![Man United were forced to endure a 4-0 humbling at the hands of Crystal Palace on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/18/84609073-13395611-Man_United_were_forced_to_endure_a_4_0_humbling_at_the_hands_of_-a-2_1715190557969.jpg)
Man United were forced to endure a 4-0 humbling at the hands of Crystal Palace on Monday
![Tuchel's last Premier League spell ended in turbulent fashion in the wake of Chelsea's takeover](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/18/84609069-13395611-Tuchel_s_last_Premier_League_spell_ended_in_turbulent_fashion_in-a-1_1715190557963.jpg)
Tuchel's last Premier League spell ended in turbulent fashion in the wake of Chelsea's takeover
![Bayern Munich travel to Madrid on level footing with their European rivals on Wednesday night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/18/84609225-13395611-Bayern_Munich_travel_to_Madrid_on_level_footing_with_their_Europ-a-3_1715190557981.jpg)
Bayern Munich travel to Madrid on level footing with their European rivals on Wednesday night
![The Champions League represents Tuchel's last chance for silverware (pictured with Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/08/18/84608903-13395611-The_Champions_League_represents_Tuchel_s_last_chance_for_silverw-a-4_1715190557990.jpg)
The Champions League represents Tuchel's last chance for silverware (pictured with Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti)
Tuchel is one of a number of contenders that include Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Julian Nagelsmann and Ruben Amorim.
However, the absence of a standout candidate is one of the reasons Ratcliffe and Ineos have considered keeping Ten Hag for a third season.
The Dutchman is under intense pressure after Monday’s 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace left United in eighth place in the Premier League and in danger of missing out on Europe.
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