Jupp Heynckes
On 22 February 2017, Gerland was appointed the athletic director for Bayern's new youth training center, FC Bayern Campus. Gerland continued to be Ancelotti's assistant. Gerland became the number one assistant to Ancelotti after Paul Clement was hired by Swansea City. After Ancelotti was sacked in late September 2017, Gerland retained his role as assistant manager under new manager Jupp Heynckes.