Bayern Munich on Wednesday signed goalkeeping coach Michael Rechner from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim to replace the fired Toni Tapalović

Bayern Munich had been without a member of staff in that role since sacking Toni Tapalovic in January after it was discovered that he had leaked internal chats to players.

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The Bundesliga champions had organised a thorough search for a coach to succeed Tapalovic and have now reached an agreement with Rechner, 42, over the role.

The Bavarians confirmed on their website on Wednesday:

“FC Bayern have signed Michael Rechner as goalkeeping coach.

The 42-year-old moves to Munich from TSG Hoffenheim.”