Bayern Munich Make Contact With Ralph Rangnick Over Managerial Position

The Bavarians will be in the market for a new manager at the end of the season, with incumbent Thomas Tuchel set to step down.

Former Manchester United interim manager Rangnick is currently in charge of the Austria national team and is preparing for this summer's European Championships.

Rangnick counts Hannover 96, Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig among his former clubs in Germany.

The 65-year-old is one of the most respected managers in his native Germany.

He told reporters: "Bayern Munich have contacted me and I have also informed the OFB (Austrian Football Association). 

"We have a very trusting relationship. My focus is on the Austrian national team. We are completely focussed on the European Championship. 

"I feel very comfortable here. At the moment, there’s no reason for me to focus intensively and specifically on that."

Rangnick was pressed further on what moment could make him change his mind and added: "The moment Bayern would say, ‘We want you’. And then I have to ask myself, ‘Do I even want this?’ If I want to do something else, I will first discuss it with the OFB. 

"We want to look after this team (Austria) as well as possible — and do as well as possible. I have a close and trusting relationship with my team. It won’t play better just because I say, ‘I’ll definitely be here for the next four years.'”