Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund said they trust Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann "very, very much," but stressed that the club is also looking into other names in their search for a new coach.
"There are also other coaches who I trust," Freund told broadcasters Sky ahead of Bayern's game at Heidenheim on Saturday.
The most important for Bayern is "to do what's right, not what's faster," he said.
Bayern and current coach Thomas Tuchel will part ways in summer. Nagelsmann, who was dismissed by Bayern in March 2023, is reportedly one of the favourite candidates to take the job after his contract with the German Football Federation (DFB) expires following the Euro 2024.
"Our big goal is to find a coach who we can work with for longer than in previous years," Freund said.
The last Bayern coach to stay longer than two years was Pep Guardiola from 2013 to 2016.
"Bayern Munich is a huge club with great appeal. I believe that it's a great honour to coach at Bayern," Freund said.
In addition to Nagelsmann, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and Austria national team coach Ralf Rangnick have also been linked to Bayern.
