Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer hailed the career of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to help celebrate his birthday.
“I wish Karl-Heinz Rummenigge all the best, health, and happiness on his 70th birthday – with FC Bayern, with his big family, with his life, of which he can be very proud. As a footballer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was the best striker of his time: Inter Milan didn’t pay 10 million Marks as a transfer fee for nothing. You can only guess what price range he would go for today. He has become
truly priceless after his career,” Hainer told Tz journalist Hanna Raif (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Together with Franz Beckenbauer and Uli Hoeneß, he has left a lasting mark on FC Bayern, particularly as CEO, and is now an indispensable voice on our supervisory board. The face of FC Bayern and the Bundesliga, both internationally and internationally, a global networker and visionary – one of the architects of FC Bayern of our time. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is passionate about this club; that’s what drives him, just like Uli Hoeneß, and that’s what drives FC Bayern forward. Dear Kalle, all the best and thank you very much, on behalf of the entire FC Bayern family.”
Bayern Munich news shot back in action this week after a bit of a lull, so let’s take a look at the biggest stories.
This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- News broke this week that Harry Kane will have to let Bayern Munich know he wants to leave next summer during the winter transfer window — giving the club ample notice to find a successor. Will it happen? Will this be a distraction? How realistic is that Kane opts to sign an extension with Bayern? Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona all want him.
- Real Madrid is rumored to have strong interest in Michael Olise. Should fans be worried?
- Jerome Boateng retired last week and fans were conflicted about how to feel. Let’s discuss the complex topic of admiring a player’s athletic feats, while being put off by their off-the-field actions.
- Josip Stanišić was almost sold to Juventus (!?).
- Reviewing the latest episode of HBO’s Task.
