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Thomas Tuchel 'turns down manager role at Bayern Munich in order to coach abroad' with Arsenal and PSG linked to ex-Borussia Dortmund boss

Thomas Tuchel has turned down the opportunity to take over as Bayern Munich manager at the end of the season, according to reports in Germany.

Tuchel, most recently coach at Borussia Dortmund, had been among the favourites to take over when Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes steps down in the summer.

However reports say that Tuchel is instead keen to manage outside of the Bundesliga and has turned down the German champions.

Thomas Tuchel has reportedly turned down the opportunity to become Bayern Munich boss
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly turned down the opportunity to become Bayern Munich boss

According to German newspaper Sport Bild, Arsenal and PSG are the most likely destinations for the 44-year-old this summer.