Arsene Wenger, 70, can’t manage Bayern Munich because he’s TOO OLD, claims Chelsea legend Desailly
ARSENE WENGER shouldn't be named the new manager of Bayern Munich because he’s TOO OLD, according to Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly.
The former Arsenal boss, 70, has been out of work since leaving the Emirates in the summer of 2018.
Wenger rejected a role as technical director of Fifa and has now been linked with the top job at Bayern Munich.
But fellow Frenchman Desailly reckons it would be a mistake, saying he shouldn't be on the sideline any more.
Speaking on beIN Sports, Desailly revealed: "No, he should not be in the dugout. It's not for him any more.
"He has great possibilities to restructure, to build up the philosophy of the club, towards the first team and the academy.
"But as a frontline [manager], we don't see him anymore. He's 70 years old."
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Wenger is being lined up for a stint in Germany until the end of the season - and he is now the overwhelming favourite for the job, ahead of old rival Jose Mourinho.
Initial favourite Ralph Rangnick is not expected to succeed sacked coach Niko Kovac and Wenger, now the odds-on favourite, has already thrown his hat in the ring.
When asked earlier in the week if he is interested in returning to the game with Bayern, the Frenchman replied: "Of course."
And while commenting on Wednesday night's Champions League action, Wenger again admitted that he is open to the opportunity - but talks have not yet begun.
The Frenchman told beIN: "I never refuse to talk to Bayern Munich because I know the people who have led the club for 30 years.
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"I nearly went to Bayern a long, long time ago. At the moment, I haven't talked to them at all.
"We have not talked to each other and I don't know [if talks will occur]."
Meanwhile, Wenger has hit out at former Chelsea star Eden Hazard, comparing the Real Madrid winger to a fat horse.