Sacked Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, rejected an approach from Sevilla this month, it has been revealed.
Before hiring Jorge Sampaoli, Sevilla made a move for Tuchel, says BILD.
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Sevilla sounded out Tuchel before sacking Julen Lopetegui, but the German turned them down as he sought a “bigger challenge”.
Tuchel was dismissed last month by Chelsea after a sluggish start to the season.
Sevilla, meanwhile, hired Sampaoli before parting with Lopetegui a fortnight ago.