Rangnick turns down Bayern to stay with Austria

Ralf Rangnick has decided to remain in his role as head coach of the Austria national team, spurning the opportunity to succeed Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager.

The former Manchester United manager, who will guide Austria at this summer's European Championship in Germany, had been heavily linked with the manager's job at Bayern.

"I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart." Rangnick said in a statement on Thursday.

"I really enjoy this task and am determined to successfully continue on our chosen path.

"I would like to expressly emphasize that this is not a rejection of FC Bayern, but rather a decision for my team and our common goals. Our full concentration is on the European Championships. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible!"