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Former President Uli Hoeneß (right) and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic (left).
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Uli Hoeneß made FC Bayern great and now his successors have taken over. The former president is no longer asked about transfers.
- Uli Hoeneß wanted to By Mario Götze back FC Bayern fetch.
- The former president has even called up the world champion from Rio.
- Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic gave a rejection and brought another player back.
Munich – The FC Bayern It is changing and has led the way into the modern era in recent years. The German record champions are not made up of a doer who only carries the club on his shoulders. Teamwork and close agreements determine the actions of the management team.
Uli Hoeneß He was the defining person in the club for decades. In November of last year, the 68-year-old no longer ran for president and took over the baton. Herbert Hainer Follow. Since then, Hoeneß has only been a simple member of the supervisory board. Born in Ulm, he retired from the day job at Säbener Strasse, but is still available as a consultant.
FC Bayern: Hoeneß wanted to bring Götze back
In the past Summer transfer it was already clearly noticeable that Hoeneß’s influence more and more disappears. When By Mario Götze was still on the market at the end of the summer, it was also said that FC Bayern was interested in the world champions. Coach Hansi flick wanted a compromise. Flick was an assistant coach in 2014 when Götze shot the German team to the World Cup.
So Hoeneß switched on and picked up the phone. Former boss phoned gotze and learned that the ex-Dortmunder would not be averse to returning to Munich, reports the Sports box. The attacking midfielder was already under contract between 2013 and 2016 at Säbener Straße. It was always said that Hoeneß had a close relationship with his professionals, as was the case with Götze, who often sat on the couch with him during his stay in Bavaria.
FC Bayern: Hoeneß only plays a minor role in transfers
The thinking games about Götze, who now plays in Holland at PSV Eindhoven, were quickly shelved at FC Bayern. The bosses around the sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic had other plans and spoke Word of power. Although Hoeneß is considered a sponsor of the Bosnian and maintains a good relationship with him, the decision was made.
Instead came Douglas Costa. The Brazilian returned to Munich after three years, and in 2017 he was insulted by Hoeneß as a mercenary and expelled from the pitch. (ck)
