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Kovac defiant as Bayern sack rumours swirl despite Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has attempted to quash rumours he will be sacked, after guiding the team to their seventh successive Bundesliga title.

Kovac also has the chance to secure a domestic double when the Bavarians face off with RB Leipzig in the DFB Pokal final on May 25.

Bayern saw off Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 on Saturday to clinch the league, pipping Borussia Dortmund by two points.

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After their triumph Kovac addressed the rumours surrounding his dismissal, which the club have also denied.