Troublemaker? Rummenigge insists: Bayern need more Uli Hoeneß!

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has clearly stood behind Uli Hoeneß and delivered a passionate plea for the honorary president of FC Bayern . Just a few days before his 70th birthday, the former CEO explained in an interview with the Sports Information Service why Hoeneß remains indispensable for the German record champion in the future.

After the power vacuum in the spring of 2023—triggered by the separation from Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic—Rummenigge returned to FC Bayern as a supervisory board member less than two years after his retirement. The reason: a call from Hoeneß.

"Uli Hoeneß called me back then and said, this isn't working. They parted ways with Julian Nagelsmann, who was supposed to be a long-term coach. Thomas Tuchel came as a successor, but he never really worked in this club. All of this led to upheavals. Uli said to me: 'You have to support me. You have to help me. I can't do it alone.'"

For Rummenigge, it was clear that he had to stand by his long-time companion. Since then, the two Bayern legends have been working closely together again—with the goal of bringing stability and continuity back to the leadership.

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That Hoeneß recently called Max Eberl "sensitive" on SPORT1-Doppelpass and gave him advice does not cause internal conflicts, as Rummenigge emphasizes. "If a dispute arises from time to time, then it arises. There is a Bavarian culture of dispute. Uli practiced it with me to excess, sometimes the doors would fly off their hinges."

For Rummenigge, it is clear: As long as Hoeneß is involved, he always acts in the club's interest. "Our club should always be the industry leader nationally. And internationally, we want to go far again if things go well."

His conclusion is clear: "FC Bayern doesn't need less Uli Hoeneß, it needs more Uli Hoeneß." A statement that shows the importance the honorary president still holds for Rummenigge—and probably for the club as well.

Looking to the future, the 69-year-old makes it clear that experience and leadership strength are still in demand in Munich. Hoeneß remains a defining figure for FC Bayern even at 73—and Rummenigge wants to ensure that this doesn't change anytime soon.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.