
It would be Bayern's record-extending ninth consecutive title. Saturday's win over Wolfsburg stretched its lead to seven points with five games remaining. The Bundesliga is the only trophy Bayern can win this season. He doesn't have to give us any reasons.'' He didn't give exact reasons (for the decision). A lot is demanded of you, you always have to put yourself before the team. "He spent a lot of energy in the very intensive 1 1/2 years,'' Bayern forward Thomas Muller said. He led the team to a Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League treble in his first season in charge. That's why the process of telling the club and of course my team was extremely important today.''įlick was assistant to Niko Kovac until he took over as Bayern coach - initially on an interim basis - when Kovac was fired in November 2019. The last few weeks have not been easy for me either. Of course the DFB (German soccer federation) is an option that every coach has to consider.

"There hasn't been any discussion about it. It has nothing to do with his performance. One of those players that probably cause Flick at least a little consternation was Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané, who ultimately was not called up. "The future is not clear at all,'' Flick said. Germany coach Hansi Flick undoubtedly had some tough decisions to make when selecting his squad the upcoming international break.
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Flick was previously Low's assistant from 2006 to 2014. It's a sign that our relationship is very good.''įlick has been linked with the Germany coaching position, which will be vacant after Joachim Low steps down after this summer's European Championship. It was very important for us that he told us personally before he made it public. "I am absolutely convinced in this team,'' he said.īayern captain Manuel Neuer said Flick's news was "emotional'' for all the team members "because we had a very successful and great time together. "It was important that the team heard it from me,'' said Flick, whose side was knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. "That's a fact,'' Flick told Sky Sports Germany on Saturday after Bayern's 3-2 Bundesliga win over Wolfsburg.įlick, who has a contract with the club to 2023, said he told the team he had informed the club of his wish to leave. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has also been mentioned in the German media, while Voller could also be in contention - although he has not managed since a stint as Bayer Leverkusen caretaker in 2005.Īnother name being mooted is the Austrian former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner.WOLFSBURG, Germany - Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick wants to leave the Bavarian powerhouse at the end of the season. The highly rated 38-year-old has been out of work since Bayern sacked him in March. Julian Nagelsmann, who replaced Flick as Bayern boss at the end of 2020-21, could be a leading contender. The German FA said it hoped to announce Flick's full-time replacement "as soon as possible".
HANSI FLICK LEAVES BAYERN PROFESSIONAL
However he ominously added: "Things can change in professional football and I can't see what's to come." Under Flick, Bayern won a treble of the domestic league and cup and Champions League titles in the 2019-20 season.Īfter the Japan defeat, Flick said he was "brutally disappointed" but thought he remained the "right manager" for Germany. Such a disappointing performance came as a surprise considering Flick won 70 of his 86 games in charge of Bayern Munich from November 2019 to June 2021. Oman, Costa Rica and Peru are the only teams Germany have beaten in the past 12 months. His assistants Marcus Sorg and Danny Rohl have also been dismissed.

His time in charge began with eight successive wins, but their form progressively got worse and Germany exited last year's World Cup at the group stage. "Sporting success is of the upmost importance to the DFB, which is why this decision had to be made."įlick, 58, had been Low's assistant manager with Germany from 2006 to 2014. "This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in this role because I really respect Hansi Flick and his assistants, both on a professional and personal level. "Going into the European Championship next summer, we need confidence and optimism in the country regarding our team. German FA president Bernd Neuendorf said: "The committee agreed that the German national team needs a fresh impetus after the recent disappointing results. Departing for the national team, Flick is taking charge of his first World Cup for his country after.

Germany host the men's European Championship next year but have been in disarray. Hansi Flick left Bayern Munich to take over at the German national team Credit: Getty. He will be assisted by Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner. The 63-year-old Voller, a former Germany striker, was appointed director of the German national side in February. Rudi Voller, who managed the team from 2000 to 2004, takes temporary charge for Tuesday's friendly with France. Germany have lost four of their past five games, with Flick overseeing just 12 wins in his 25 matches since replacing Joachim Low in August 2021.
