Bayern Munich have confirmed that their Lens manager has declined the invitation to lead the team in next year's UEFA Champions League competition.

The decision comes as a shock to many, given the strong performance of Lens in the French Ligue 1 this season and their impressive run in the Europa Conference League.

The manager in question is Christophe Galtier, who has been at the helm of Lens since 2015. He has overseen several successful campaigns for the club, including reaching the Europa League semi-finals last season.

However, despite his success with Lens, Galtier has decided not to take on the challenge of leading Bayern Munich next year. This decision was made after much consideration and reflection by the management and board of directors of the German giants.

Bayern Munich are one of the most successful clubs in European football history, having won numerous titles over the years. However, the decision to let Galtier go could be seen as a missed opportunity to bring in a fresh perspective and new ideas to the club.

Galtier's departure will be a significant loss for Lens, but they will undoubtedly be looking to build upon their current success and continue to compete at the highest level. The club will now need to find a suitable replacement for Galtier, and it remains to be seen whether they can find someone who can help them achieve even greater things in the coming seasons.