"There are better managers!" Outwardly nonchalant Munich 'panicked' after Rangnick rejection

It was just a 'pretense'.

"Bayern Munich are currently in a state of shock after failing to reach an agreement with coach Ralph Rangnick," Bavarian Football reported on May 5 (KST).

With the signings of Kim Min-Jae and Harry Kane for the 2023-2024 season, Bayern Munich have acquired world-class players in both attack and defense. Thomas Tuchel, who took over midway through last season, was looking to lead Bayern Munich to a 12th consecutive title.

But it didn't happen. Unexpected defeats saw the league title conceded early to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who were on a 'record-breaking unbeaten run'.

In addition to the league, the team was eliminated early in the domestic cup competition, the DFB-Pokal. The club lost 0-3 to RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup and were eliminated in the Pokal with a 1-2 loss to third division club 1. FC Saarbrücken.

On February 21, Munich announced on the club's official website that "Thomas Tuchel will stay on as head coach until this summer only. His contract was initially until June 2025. However, we have mutually agreed to terminate the contract in June 2024," the club announced.

The club needs to find a coach for next season immediately, but the search is proving to be a difficult one.

Munich approached Ralf Rangnick, who is familiar with all aspects of German soccer, but negotiations failed. The Austrian Football Association (OFB) announced on its official website on February 2: "Coach Langnick remains the head coach of the Austrian national team! He has made his decision. 스포츠토토 He has made his decision and will remain at the helm of the national team after UEFA Euro 2024," the OFB officially announced.

"I am the coach of the Austrian national team with all my heart. I love this job and I am determined to continue successfully on the path we have chosen," said Langnick.

For Munich, it's a headache. Losing Langnigg, whom they thought was their last resort, has thrown their plans into a tailspin. Who will be at the helm next season is still in the fog. Only Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann have failed in their attempts to take charge of the German national team.

Zinedine Zidane, Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi have all been mentioned as possible candidates, but they have all been rumored. According to local reports in Germany, no serious contact has been made with Zidane.

Munich are taking it easy. "I'm convinced we can find a better coach," Munich president Herbert Heynckes said, according to Sky Sports, confirming that Tuchel has no contract extension.

However, despite these words, there was panic in Munich. Bavarian Football reported that "Rangnick has fulfilled all of Munich's potential demands and sees no obstacles to a deal. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeness both strongly wanted Langnick. The Bavarians were ready to welcome Langnick as Tuchel's successor," the source said.

"But Langnick rejected the offer. Munich was not expecting Langnick's refusal at all and was shocked," it added.

Meanwhile, Germany's TZ reported on June 6 that Bayern Munich had approached Unai Emery to be their next coach. However, he turned them down. Why?" and analyzed the reasons why Emery and other managers turned down Munich's offer.

"In addition to Emery, Xabi Alonso (Leverkusen), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Lannick (Austria), Roberto De Zervi (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Roger Schmidt (Benfica) all showed no interest. Emery was linked with Munich, but rejected the offer. The English publication The Athletic revealed the reason for Emery's rejection."

TZ, citing The Athletic, added: "There have been discussions between Munich and Emery, but they have not progressed as far as with Rangnick. Emery had his doubts about Munich," the source explained.

According to the report, Emery was apparently unhappy with the way some of Bayern Munich's hierarchy and legends "openly expressed their views and dissatisfaction".