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Bayern Munich want Germany World Cup winning boss Joachim Low to take over from Jupp Heynckes in 2018

The 72-year-old has confirmed that he will not extend his stay at the Allianz Arena at the end of the season

BAYERN MUNICH reportedly want Joachim Low to replace Jupp Heynckes next year.

The 72-year-old has ruled out the chance of extending his stay at the Allianz Arena.

 Joachim Low is currently the head coach of the Germany national team
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Joachim Low is currently the head coach of the Germany national teamCredit: Getty - Contributor

Low has emerged as a top target to fill the void when Heyneckes' spell as boss ends in June, according to .

Following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti, the German returned to the Bundesliga giants for the fourth time.

But the former Borussia Monchengladbach player vowed to only stay until the end of the season.

Bayern president Uli Hoeness previously stated that it was 'possible' the coach would stay, but Heynckes snubbed this claim on Saturday.

 Jupp Heynckes has confirmed that he will not be staying next season
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Jupp Heynckes has confirmed that he will not be staying next seasonCredit: EPA
 Joachim Low also led Germany to victory at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia
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Joachim Low also led Germany to victory at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in RussiaCredit: Getty - Contributor

He said: "I don't know what prompted Uli to say that.

"We have a very clear agreement that the work goes on until June 30, 2018.


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"What other people say, whether players or officials, that I should keep going - I don't want to comment on it every week because it's a clear agreement and that's how it'll stay.

"Nothing will shake that."

 Jupp Heynckes ensured his first loss in 10 games against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday
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Jupp Heynckes ensured his first loss in 10 games against Borussia Moenchengladbach on SaturdayCredit: AFP or licensors

Low, who guided Germany to World Cup glory in 2014, has also attracted interest from Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants have claimed that they will turn to Low if they sack Zinedine Zidane.

 Jupp Heynckes took charge of Bayern Munich for the fourth time on 6 October, 2017
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Jupp Heynckes took charge of Bayern Munich for the fourth time on 6 October, 2017Credit: ROR
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