Bayern Munich has been shot down by several candidates for its open coaching position so far, but has Benfica boss Roger Schmidt become another?
Speaking to A Bola (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Schmidt was very forceful in shooting down speculation that he could be in the running to take over for Thomas Tuchel in Bavaria.
“How many times do I have to answer this question? I’m not on the market, I have a job at Benfica and I love it. I don’t want to be called by absolutely anyone. My situation is clear,” Schmidt said.
Back to the drawing board?
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