Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that he has been approached to become the next Bayern Munich manager.
The former Schalke, Leipzig and Hoffenheim head coach is currently excelling with the national side, but may be tempted away by the Bavarian giants.
Bayern announced their decision to part ways with Thomas Tuchel earlier this spring after a disastrous year-and-a-half stint.
Their top two candidates were quite clearly Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann, but having been turned down by both, Rangnick is now top of the list, according to multiple reports.
Confirming that the club has made contact, Rangnick told 90minuten.at: “Bayern Munich contacted us and I also informed the ÖFB [Austrian FA] about it.
“We have a very trusting relationship. My focus is on the Austrian national team.
“We are completely concentrating on the European Championships. I feel very comfortable here. At the moment there is no reason for me to deal with it intensively and specifically.
“If Bayern were to say: ‘We want you’. Then I have to ask myself: ‘Do I even want this?’
“If I want to do something different, I will first discuss it with the ÖFB.
“For me it’s about other things: Can I make a difference? Is there a chance of developing a team and being successful? That’s what drives me. When that no longer motivates me, it’s time to retire.”
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