"Arsene Wenger, who gave an open interview, said that the Munich club "Bayern" did not reject his candidacy for the position of coach. After Niko Kovac's dismissal, Wenger was named as the main candidate to take over the coaching position until the end of the season. "Bild", closely related the Frenchman with this job, reported on Thursday that the conversation between Wenger and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was not successful, so he is no longer a candidate. It was said that Wenger himself called the president of "Bayern" and asked if the interest was real. According to "Bild", K-H. Rummenigge's response was negative, so all negotiations ended there. However, a completely different version was presented by the strategist himself, currently working at "BeIN Spors" television, which is based in Doha. "I am glad that I can explain the situation, because the current story is very unexpected," said Arsene Wenger in the interview. "First of all, I do not have any agent, so I am the only one in this story. No one else can comment on my behalf. Second, I have known Beckenbauer, Rummenigge, and Hoeness for about 40 years. The success that this club has achieved is due to exceptional competence, openness, insight, and simplicity. Throughout the time, each of us always told the truth when the situation demanded it. In this story, my name appeared out of nowhere, I had nothing to do with it. On Wednesday afternoon, I received a call from Rummenigge. At that time, I couldn't answer, but out of politeness I called him back. At that time he was in a car heading to the game with "Olympiakos". Our conversation lasted about five minutes. He told me that Flick is now in charge of the coaching duties and will lead the team in the matches against "Olympiakos", which have already taken place, and also in the match against "Borussia" (on Saturday - ed.). He asked me if I would be interested in taking over the coaching duties. I immediately told him that I had no chance to think about it, so I need more time. We decided to discuss this next week because I will be working in Doha until Sunday. This is the only true version of this story. I wish all the best to the "Bayern" club, which is approaching changes, as Hoeness, who is the main figure of the club, is leaving his post. Rummenigge will also step down in a year. It seems that the future of this club is currently unclear. This club, which always managed its affairs very carefully and directly, is now very easily vulnerable because various rumors appear out of nowhere. I wish success to the "Bayern" club, and my own situation is very clear," Arsene Wenger spoke openly.
