Jose Mourinho, Max Allegri and the leading contenders to be next Bayern Munich manager

Niko Kovac's departure leaves a vacancy at one of the biggest clubs in world football

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After 18 months in charge, Niko Kovac was sacked as Bayern Munich manager on Sunday after the club's 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend.

Kovac, who led Bayern to the domestic double of Bundesliga and German Cup last season, leaves with the club in fourth place and four points behind leaders Borussia Monchengladbach.

As one of the most prestigious and powerful clubs in world football, there will be no shortage of interest from managers looking to fill the vacancy.

In the photo gallery above, we take a look at five leading contenders who could be appointed the next Bayern manager.

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