Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has been approached by Bayern Munich to take over as manager, but says that he will take time to make a decision.
The 70-year-old has stated that he has been in talks with Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge about the possibility of taking over at the Allianz Arena.
Wenger, speaking to beIN Sport, said he wanted to set the record straight on rumours which have left the Bundesliga giants 'exposed'.
"It's nice to let me explain the story, because it's a surprising story," Wenger said.
"First of all, I don't have any agent. I am the only one involved in this story. Nobody can talk on my behalf.
"Secondly, I've known [Franz] Beckenbauer, Rummenigge and [Uli] Hoeness for 40 years. The success of this club has been built on its exceptional competency, honesty, discretion and simplicity. We've always told the truth between all of us when it was necessary.
"What happened? My name came out of nowhere, without having anything to do with this.
"On Wednesday afternoon, Rummenigge called me. I could not answer at that moment, and by politeness I called him back. He was in his car going to the game against Olympiacos.
"We talked for four to five minutes maximum, and he told me that they had assigned [Hans-Dieter] Flick to be the [interim] coach - he will manage the next two games because they will play Dortmund tomorrow.
"He asked me if I would be interested because they are looking for a coach. I told him I didn't have any thoughts about it. It needs some time to have a think about it.
"We decided together we will talk about it next week because I am in Doha until Sunday night. This is the true story.
"I wish well to Bayern, which is actually at a turning point, because Hoeness - a key man for this club - is leaving. Rummenigge will leave in one year. It seems that the future is uncertain.
"And this club, which has always managed stuff by being very discrete and direct is today very exposed by rumours coming from everywhere.
"For myself, I wish good luck to Bayern and for me, the situation is clear."
