BERLIN, Jan. 8 -- 2013 Champions League champions Bayern Munich are under pressure to find a suitable manager before the start of next season. After returning from the club's training camp in Qatar, the 72-year-old Jupp Heynckes doubled down on his decision to leave at the end of the 2017/2018 season.

"There won't be a change of mind regarding my future," Heynckes commented.

Time is running out for the German champions, as the pool of candidates is getting smaller. Bayern is also under the added pressure of an aging squad.

Club legends like Frank Ribery and Arjen Robben are reaching the twilight of their careers and a new manager will have to provide certainty to senior players, but also look toward building the next generation of Bayern superstars.

Appointing a new manager at Bayern is complicated, as the Bayern leaders'job description contains an experienced German speaking protagonist. From a coach's perspective, the job in Munich is the most demanding in German football.

It is not only the 290,000 Bayern club members and millions of fans who are anxiously awaiting news, but also the entire football community.

When it comes to club president Uli Hoeness, the solution is simple as the former striker favors Heynckes to stay one more year. Turning 66 last week, Hoeness' birthday wish to change Heynckes' mind was in vain. Heynckes pleased his friend with warm congratulations but insisted on departing in June 2018.

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