But Ancelotti, despite being in this supposed 'elite' band of managers is still a significant step down from Guardiola. Just poach some young German manager or something.
When you're a team like Bayern with strong traditions and identity you shouldn't need a quick fix manager especially when you're so comfortable in the league. Build something long term with someone you know will be there for the long haul.
You know, we are way further than you might thought we are.
We have become one of the top clubs in Europe, our bosses did what you write here in 2009 already with Gaal. The plan was always to get either Guardiola to implement the idea of possession based football or Heynckes doing it. Latter didn't have the vision to go beyond the A squad. Pep changed our miserable medical situation to a more up to date one, he helped laying out the new youth center with staff teaching those kids how to play Bayerns idea. He gave all our players the base for being experts in tactical behavior on the pitch. That was always his mission, thats why he signed for 3 years. He is supposed to be the architect for Bayerns play style in the next decade and beyond. Thats where he succeeded but the general german football fan simply lacked understanding what Bayern really wanted with Pep.
The results and success will be earned by Ancelotti who will lead a world class team that is very young and tactically versatile. Pep thinks he developed this A squad to the limit and only another coach might get them even better. That is why nobody else was in the race besides Carlito. His tactics, moderation and battle mentality especially in knock out games will make this Bayern team even more lethal.
A young german coach is already showing what potential he has, but he needs many years and international success to lead Bayern. I am sure that Tuchel will be our coach one day, when he proved himself and is ready for his next career step.