Thomas Tuchel is spotted at the Australian Open following Chelsea sacking

Thomas Tuchel’s world tour has taken him to Melbourne after the former Chelsea manager was photographed at the Australian Open on Thursday night.

Tuchel, 49, was sacked by new Blues owner Todd Boehly after a slow start to the 2022-23 season and, due to post-Brexit visa laws, had to leave England in December because he was not on a gardening license.

The German visited India and Salzburg while taking time off from the game, and was seen at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne for Elena Rybakina’s semifinal win over Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open.

Thomas Tuchel was seen at the Australian Open in the middle of his world tour after his Chelsea ax

Tuchel is an avid tennis fan. It has been reported that, during his time at Chelsea, he had defenders hold tennis balls in their hands on set pieces to prevent them from drawing shirts in the box.

The former Paris Saint Germain boss is biding his time for his next foray into management, with reports last week claiming he would be interested in replacing Antonio Conte at Tottenham.

With Conte’s future at Spurs uncertain, it was reported that Tuchel would put his affections for Chelsea aside to take charge of the north London club.

The German had to leave England at the end of last year due to post-Brexit visa rules

Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and remains a popular figure at Stamford Bridge, with Blues fans chanting his name during their recent loss to Man City.

The German enjoyed living in London and was even linked with taking the England job after the World Cup, but the FA decided to keep their faith in Gareth Southgate.

Tuchel is understood to be learning Spanish as well, which would indicate a possible move to a club in La Liga, a league in which he has yet to manage.

He spent time in Salzburg (above) and India, and was at tennis on Thursday night.

The 49-year-old previously worked in the Bundesliga, notably for Borussia Dortmund, and in Ligue 1 with PSG before moving to the Premier League.

After being fired, an emotional Tuchel released a statement saying, “This is one of the most difficult statements I’ve ever had to write, and it’s one I hoped I wouldn’t have to do for many years.”

I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.

‘This is a club where I have felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to all the staff, players and supporters for making me feel so welcome right from the start.