The former Borussia Dortmund boss is a leading candidate to replace Jupp Heynckes next season, according to the departing 72-year-old
Jupp Heynckes has backed Thomas Tuchel to replace him as Bayern Munich coach when he steps aside at the end of the season.
Heynckes returned for a fourth spell in charge of the Bundesliga leaders in September after Carlo Ancelotti was fired following a 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Bayern had been a shadow of their former selves early in the campaign but they have impressed under the 72-year-old, only losing one game in all competitions.