“We have to show understanding for this decision, as a club,
but also as friends of Jupp Heynckes,” revealed Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “We must
accept and respect his decision. However, in a highly personal conversation
with Jupp Heynckes, we have also assured each other we will do everything – and
we mean everything – to ensure both FC Bayern and Jupp Heynckes enjoy a
successful second half of the 2012/13 season and bring the German championship to
Munich.” These were the words of the FC Bayern Munchen AG Chairman after he met
with current head team coach Jupp Heynckes earlier on Wednesday. Jupp Heynckes
will step down as coach when his contract expires on 30 June 2013 and will be
relieved by Pep Guardiola as head coach for the next three years starting 1
July 2013.
“We are delighted we’ve succeeded in appointing leading
coach Pep Guardiola, who has been pursued and contacted by many big-name clubs,
for FC Bayern,” commented Rummenigge. “Pep Guardiola is one of the most
successful coaches in the world, and we’re certain he will add great flair to
both FC Bayern and German football. We’re looking forward to the partnership
from July 2013”
Surpivisory board chairman Uli Hoeness also commented: ‘We are extremely grateful to Jupp Heynckes for all his work,
following his decision, we would be delighted if the team was to give this
coaching great the glorious farewell he deserves. As a worthy successor to Jupp
Heynckes, only a coach of Pep Guardiola’s caliber comes into question.”
Pep, 41, comes in with a great pedigree having won 15
domestic and international titles while at Barcelona which he left in 2012 to
embark on new challenges.
This brings an end to speculations of the English Premier
League being his next destination having been courted by Chelsea, Manchester
United and Manchester City.
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