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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge writes farewell letters to fans

In a few days, an era will end at Bayern Munich.

Then the term of office of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge with the record champions ends. The 65-year-old prematurely ends his work as CEO and clears the way for Oliver Kahn, who will be in charge of the record champions from July 1st.

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As a farewell, Rummenigge also addressed the fans directly. “47 years after I stood on the training ground on Säbener Strasse for the first time as an 18-year-old footballer, I will be a full-time fan of this wonderful and never boring club”, wrote Rummenigge in a letter that was sent to fan club members by e-mail has been.

Rummenigge with point around 1860 Munich

Rummenigge hope he did more right than wrong. “I had a lot of fun at FC Bayern, the best football club in the world.”

Even a tip against the local rival 1860 Munich could not resist the long-time Bayern boss. “Someone counted how many titles FC Bayern and I were able to win together – and came up with 60, of all things,” wrote Rummenigge, adding: “For someone from FC Bayern that is not a nice number in itself, 61 would have been can still be added. “

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In order to achieve his goals, it would also need “friction” with the fans. “As the club management, we have to ensure that we have a high-quality team on the field year after year. And that only works if the income is right,” he said. The best thing is every victory in a one-two with the fans.

Rummenigge: Without fans, heart and soul are missing

He couldn’t have wished for a better farewell with the seven titles in the past two years, but he lacked the fans. “Football without fans, without atmosphere, without emotions, it’s like FC Bayern without Franz and Gerd, without Lahm and Schweini, Arjen and Franck. Heart and soul are missing. And that has to come back quickly. Football without fans does no joke, “wrote Rummenigge.

Rummenigge emphasized that they will all celebrate together. “I’m already looking forward to that, because now my third phase at Bayern follows – as a fan who just wants to enjoy,” said the ex-player, who had been CEO of the AG since 2002.

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The 1980 European champion emphasized that he would hang in when the La Ola sloshed through the arena, and he would not lack volume. He was curious to see whether he could withdraw more and be less excited when he was no longer in the Responsibility. “But maybe I am sitting next to my friend and long-time companion Uli Hoeneß – and we two old people grumble from above like Waldorf and Statler in the Muppet Show. I let that come to me relaxed.”

FC Bayern well positioned for Rummenigge

Meanwhile, Rummenigge is not worried about the future of the club. “Oliver Kahn, Herbert Hainer and all colleagues will do everything to ensure that FC Bayern is successful and fun,” he wrote. “That’s what I said to Olli at the end: With all the pressure to succeed that exists especially at Bayern, football is and will remain a game. And a game has to be fun. That applies to the players on the pitch, and that applies to the fans the grandstand and in the curve – and ultimately also for the management in the offices. “

He felt that now was the right time to hand over to Oliver Kahn. “And he will do an excellent job with Herbert Hainer, of that I am firmly convinced. Oliver has FC Bayern in his heart just like me, he has experienced all the ups and downs here at the club. He has the Bayern gene, the Bayern -Feeling – without which you can’t do this job. And he knows just like me: We are ultimately service providers, for the benefit of the club and our fans. “

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