Sunday, 10th April, 2011 


Dutch boss Louis van Gaal is parting ways with Bayern Munich sooner than expected following yesterday’s 1-1 draw at Bavarian rivals Nurnberg.

Van Gaal had agreed to leave the Allianz Arena one year before his contract was due to end and was set to take a year out of the game starting from this summer. Bayern however, who dropped out of the Champions League spots and down to fourth due to the draw, feel Van Gaal’s continued presence could scupper their chances of qualifying for Europe’s showpiece competition.

"FC Bayern Munich has relieved Louis van Gaal of his duties with immediate effect", read a statement released by the club.

"The head coach was informed of this decision on the evening of Saturday 9th April, 2011, following the Bayern party’s return to Munich from Nurnberg. The decision to part company with Van Gaal was taken jointly by the board of directors, the director of sport and the FC Bayern Munich club president, acting in the interests of the club as whole.

"Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to FC Nurnberg means Bayern have slipped back to fourth place in the Bundesliga standings, increasing the danger of the club failing to hit its minimum target for the season, the chance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League."

Bayern also announced that Andries Jonker has been appointed as coach until the end of the season.


 

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