'Do I even want this?' - Ralf Rangnick confirms Bayern Munich negotiations

'Do I even want this?' - Ralf Rangnick confirms Bayern Munich negotiations

Seye Omidiora 16:42 - 24.04.2024

The Austria manager is talking to Die Bayern about becoming the club’s new head coach once Thomas Tuchel departs this summer.

Ralf Rangnick, the manager of Austria, has acknowledged that he has had discussions with Bayern Munich about taking over as their head coach.   

With Thomas Tuchel departing the deposed Bundesliga champions, Bayern have considered several options to manage the club. The outgoing manager could still claim silverware this season, with the Bavarians progressing to the Champions League semi-finals where they face Real Madrid. 

What Rangnick said

Rangnick revealed to the Austrian publication 90minuten that Bayern had made contact with him regarding the role. Although he did not seem to be ruling out a move, the 65-year-old said he would need to consider a number of variables before making a choice.

“Bayern Munich have contacted me and I have also informed the OFB (Austrian Football Association),” the 65-year-old said. “We have a very trusting relationship. My focus is on the Austrian national team.  

Ralf Rangnick could be named Bayern Munich's new boss (Imago/MIS)
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“We are completely focused 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.

“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.'”

This summer's European Championship will be held in Germany, with Austria pooled in Group D where they face France, Poland and Netherlands, keen to advance to the competition’s knockout rounds.