'Couldn't agree terms': Tuchel confirms exit despite Bayern U-turn

Bayern and Tuchel agreed to part ways in February after the club lost three matches in a row and fell eight points behind eventual champions Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern's run to the Champions League semi-finals, where they lost narrowly to Real Madrid, along with the club's failure to secure a replacement for Tuchel seemingly led to a change of heart among club bosses.

Tuchel confirmed he was in talks about continuing next season, but said would leave after final game against Hoffenheim. "We will stick to the agreement that we had in February. We had talks, as you reported, but we couldn't agree on terms," Tuchel told reporters.

"I'm a bit sad because I don't want to leave teams and the staff," Tuchel added.  German media reported that Tuchel wanted an extension until 2026 should he agree to stay.