Roberto De Zerbi, Bayern Munich steps up to the plate
The future of Roberto De Zerbi
Bayern Munich, looking for a successor to Thomas Tuchel next season, has initiated its first official contacts with Roberto De Zerbi. According to reports from Sport Bild, Bavarian executives have used the international break to begin evaluating the possibility of signing the Italian coach, who is currently under contract with Brighton until 2026 and has a 14 million euro rescission clause.
De Zerbi è particularly liked by Bayern’s new sporting director Max Eberl. However, the favorite for the bench remains Xabi Alonso. De Zerbi’s work and his philosophy of offensive and proactive play have also impressed Bayern Munich, which è is ready to start a new technical project next season.
In February, current coach Tuchel confirmed his departure at the end of the season, thus sparking speculation about who will take his place on one of Europe's most coveted benches. De Zerbi è has been closely watched by Barcelona, which will part ways with Xavi in the summer.
