Top 5 managers to replace Niko Kovac – Bayern Munich next manager odds

After numerous disappointing results, Bayern finally decided to sack Kovac.

Top 5 managers to replace Niko Kovac? Now the race is on for his replacement, as the bookmakers already have a visual on him.

Who could replace Niko Kovac at Bayern Munich? Kovac started off well in Bavaria, as led the German giants to a league and cup double last term, becoming the first man to achieve that as a player and manager. However, things have turned sour this season and cracks begun to appear in his regime. Saturday’s 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt was only the cherry on top of the cake and as a result, Bayern axed him. So here are the Bayern Munich next manager betting odds.

Top 5 managers to replace Niko Kovac

Jose Mourinho? Massimiliano Allegri? Erik Ten Hag? The contenders to replace Niko Kovac at Bayern Munich? Assistant coach Hans Flick has been placed in temporary charge, but these are the favourites to come in on a permanent basis.

5. Ralf Rangnick – 8/1 odds to become next Bayern Munich manager

Any Bayern boss would command lots of scrutiny, leading the biggest club in the country, but Rangnick knows all about being a target for rival sides having led RB Leipzig into the Bundesliga.

Had an outstanding record at RB Leipzig during their rise to prominence and can also boast a German Cup victory with Schalke. Currently head of sport and development for the Red Bull group of clubs, focusing on unearthing new talent in New York and Brazil.

4. Arsene Wenger – 9/1 odds to become next Bayern Munich manager

Wenger has been out of football for over a year now, but he has repeatedly talked up the possibility of a return – and a man with his resume would expect to go back in at the top.

While there has been talk of directorial roles, few coaching gigs could appeal more than Bayern. After years of fending off the top-spending clubs as Arsenal boss, Wenger would find himself the biggest fish in the Bundesliga sea were he to take the job.

He picked up three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup triumphs during a 22-year reign as Arsenal boss and is widely respected throughout the game. Still keen to take on another challenge at the age of 70 and could be a decent short-term solution.

3. Erik Ten Hag – 2/1 odds to become next Bayern Munich manager

Ajax coach Ten Hag was linked with a return to Bayern at the end of last season and, discussing a potential switch as pressure built on Kovac, he refused to rule out the possibility of joining Germany’s top club, having previously worked with the team’s reserves under Pep Guardiola. Ten Hag previously managed Bayern’s second team from 2013 to 2015 and still has many friends at Allianz Arena.

The 49-year-old Dutchman has earned plenty of plaudits for his work as head coach of Ajax, leading that club to an Eredivisie title last season and reaching the Champions League semi-finals.

Ten Hag established himself as a leading light in the 2018-19 Champions League, overseeing a pair of gripping draws against Bayern before reaching the last four. Six years on from their most recent European triumph, such a CV would appeal to Bayern.

2. Massimiliano Allegri – 5/2 odds to become next Bayern Munich manager

Allegri said he planned to take a year out after surprisingly leaving Juventus at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, but he might be persuaded to cut short his sabbatical if Bayern come knocking.

He boasts an impressive CV in Italy, leading AC Milan to Serie A title glory back in 2011 and then helping Juventus to finish top of the table for five straight seasons before opting to take some time out last summer. Heralded for his tactical intelligence and versatility.

He has a proven track record of getting the best out of high-profile names and would certainly be a safe pair of hands as Bayern look to steady the ship after a challenging start to the season.

1. Jose Mourinho – 3/1 odds to become next Bayern Munich manager

There is scarcely an elite club Mourinho has not been linked with since departing Manchester United, so could he finally end up at Bayern?

The Special One has enjoyed success wherever he has gone and has made no secret of his desire to get back into management after leaving Manchester United last term. Perhaps crucially inspired Porto and Inter Milan to Champions League triumphs, as that is the competition Bayern would love to win.

After winning trophies and plaudits in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, the ‘Special One’ would surely relish the opportunity to conquer Germany, too. Mourinho passed up the opportunity to give France a go when he told Lyon he had already chosen his next club, but the Bavarian side would be tough to turn down.