Ralf Rangnick has declined an approach by Bayern Munich to remain manager of the Austria national team.

"I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart," Rangnick said in a statement on Thursday.

"I really enjoy this task and am determined to successfully continue on our chosen path.

"I would like to expressly emphasize that this is not a rejection of FC Bayern, but rather a decision for my team and our common goals. Our full concentration is on the European Championships. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible!"

Rangnick was previously interim manager of Manchester United and also took Schalke to the Champions Leauge semifinals in 2011. Rangnick  was also director of football at RB Leipzig and FC Salzburg.