Former Chelsea boss replaces Xabi Alonso as the ‘first name’ on Bayern Munich’s shortlist
Antonio Conte has been out of work since getting sacked by Tottenham last year (Photo: Getty)
Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is now the ‘first name’ on Bayern Munich’s shortlist as they look for a new manager, according to reports.
Last month, it was announced that Thomas Tuchel would be leaving Bayern at the end of the season with the German giants on course to finish trophyless for the first time since 2012.
His side were knocked out of the German Cup by a third-tier club and are 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with just eight games to go.
They still have a shot at the Champions League but have ended up on the tough side of the draw as even if they beat Arsenal in the quarter-finals they’ll be up against the favourites Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semis.
Leverkusen boss and former Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso has emerged as the early frontrunner to take the reins at the Allianz Arena, with reports suggesting he was the club’s top target.
The Spaniard has worked wonders at Leverkusen with his side still unbeaten across all competitions this season, with that undefeated run now at 38 games.
Another one of Alonso’s former clubs Liverpool are also very interested in his services though he may still remain at BayArena come the start of next season.
Conte could reunite with former Tottenham striker Harry Kane at Bayern Munich (Photo: Getty)
However, a new report from Italian outlet la Re...
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