Vincent Kompany was on the verge of sensationally switching from Burnley to Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening.
Relegation from the Premier League was confirmed earlier this month but the 38-year-old has remained in demand despite recording just five victories all season.
Bayern’s search for Thomas Tuchel’s successor has seen the likes of Xabi Alonso, former head coach Julian Nagelsmann and ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick turn the role down.
The German giants had even tried to tempt Tuchel into staying after announcing his departure three months ago, but those U-turn talks failed to prompt a change of heart.