Soccer-Bayern move closer to title but Flick says he's leaving

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich - Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany - April 17, 2021 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich carved out a crucial 3-2 win over VfL Wolfsburg to stay on course for a record-extending ninth consecutive league title on Saturday but their victory was eclipsed by coach Hansi Flick's announcement he will leave at the end of the season.

The 56-year-old, who took over in November 2019 and led the Bavarians to a run of six domestic and international titles in the 2019/2020 season, said he had told the club and team of his wish to depart despite a contract running to 2023.