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Van Gaal is no stranger to the big jobs in football, having coached Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich among several other huge clubs.
However, the 72-year-old has not held a position at a club since his two-year stint at Old Trafford, having been hired in 2014 before getting sacked in 2016.
But that nearly changed over the summer when Bayern were desperate for a new manager after dismissing Thomas Tuchel.
According to the Dutchman, the Bundesliga giants had asked him if he wanted to take over after missing out on top targets Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Oliver Glasner and even Tuchel.
“I was asked by Bayern Munich, even before Kompany.
“As a national coach, you are busy for eight periods and during the year you scout with your staff. That could still be possible.”
Joining Bayern would have been a huge shock considering Van Gaal’s long absence from club football, stretching into its eighth year this summer.
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