sport news Thomas Tuchel is officially unveiled as Bayern Munich's new manager trends now Thomas Tuchel is officially unveiled as Bayern Munich's new manager, after taking charge of the Bundesliga giants as Julian Nagelsmann's successor... as German coach insists it's an 'honour' to take up the role at the Allianz Arena Thomas Tuchel was unveiled as Bayern Munich's new head coach on Saturday The German manager takes charge following Julian Nagelsmann's sacking Tuchel met the media for the first time since his appointment as Bayern manager By James Cohen For Mailonline Published: 11:51 GMT, 25 March 2023 | Updated: 12:00 GMT, 25 March 2023 Viewcomments Thomas Tuchel has been officially unveiled as Bayern Munich manager after meeting the media for the first time in the role, on Saturday morning. The German was appointed as Bayern head coach on Friday, after the German giants decided to part ways with former manager Julian Naglesmann. Tuchel - who has previously managed Chelsea, PSG and Borussia Dortmund - has signed a contract with the German record champions until 30 June 2025. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Tuchel said: 'It's an honor and a distinction to be asked by Bayern Munich. My thanks for the trust go to Oli, Brazzo, Herbert Hainer and Uli Hoeneß. 'The DNA of the club is very clearly defined. It's about winning, there can't be any 'There are misunderstandings. The squad is one of the best in Europe. It will be a great challenge, but also a great pleasure to work with this squad. Thomas Tuchel was officially unveiled as Bayern Munich's new manager on Saturday morning 'Even when you work abroad for a while, you become even more aware of the importance of FC Bayern. It's one of the biggest clubs in Europe and the world. 'That's a big responsibility too,' Tuchel continued. 'In the end there's also a personal reason for me to work here close to my family and in the state where I was born. There are many reasons that made me accept quickly'. Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić and CEO Oliver Kahn were also present at the press conference to speak on Tuchel's arrival. Salihamidzic said: 'I called Thomas on Tuesday. Thomas picked up the phone and asked: "What do you want?" I then said: "If you don't feel like it, I'll hang up." But Thomas was hot. 'We then met met in the evening, talked about everything and then everything happened very quickly in the past two days. 'We talked before three or four years ago, but unfortunately it didn't work out then. This time, because Thomas wanted to immediately and so did we, of course.' Bayern parted ways with former coach Nagelsmann on Thursday evening and informed him that his services would no longer be needed at the club. The 35-year-old received the news while away on a skiing holiday and it arrived as a major shock with Bayern still in the title race and the Champions League. The German manager has signed a contract that until June 2025 with the Bundesliga side Bayern's sporting director, Hasan Salihamidžić, explained the process behind Tuchel's signing Tuchel continued: 'The timing was surprising, I didn't expect it and there was no contact beforehand. I assumed that I would continue my career abroad. 'The first interview was on Tuesday evening. The size of the challenge was the deciding factor that I wanted to do it. I've been in very close contact with Bayern before. But back then I couldn't wait. It would never be appropriate to pressure anyone. Things went very quickly this time, it's a top solution for me'. More to follow... Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility