BAYERN MUNICH have reportedly been rejected by a SIXTH manager as they search for Thomas Tuchel’s replacement.
Tuchel will leave the Bundesliga giants having led the club during their first trophyless season since 2011.
Bayern Munich have already tried to hire a host of different managers but were knocked back by the likes of Xabi Alonso, Ralf Rangnick and Julian Nagelsmann.
Sky Germany have now reported that Benfica boss Roger Schmidt has turned down the German outfit.
It suggests that he was asked about replacing Tuchel after the club tried to convince him to stay.
But just as Tuchel rejected the club, Schmidt has opted to remain at the Portuguese giants.
The club’s search for a new manager is proving to be difficult and potentially more difficult as Roberto De Zerbi was ruled out.
The outgoing Brighton and Hove Albion will leave the club at the end of the season.
But reports have suggested that the Italian will not be taking over at the Allianz Arena for next season.
De Zerbi will instead be “taking a break” before deciding on his future plans.
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However, the Barcelona job could be enticing with Xavi set to depart.
De Zerbi has forged a strong reputation thanks to his two seasons in charge on the south coast.
Bayern still has some options as former manager Hansi Flick remains the favourite for the job.
The German is ranked ahead of the likes of Erik ten Hag and Zinedine Zidane.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner was another target for Bayern, but the Eagles demanded £86million in compensation.
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