Bayern Munich Return Means Jupp Heynckes Has No Intention To Fade Into The Sunset

“Everyone goes through phases in life. I’ve been to many clubs, both abroad and in the Bundesliga. For me it’s important that I work in an environment where there is a good atmosphere, where I have fun, where everything is orderly and well organised,” Jupp Heynckes said in an interview last November.

At that time, he said he had found the right fit at Bayer Leverkusen. At that time he could not have imagined that Bayern Munich would soon make him an offer. But now, the 65-year-old has committed to joining die Roten in July, replacing Louis van Gaal and taking the reigns of Germany’s record champions for the final two years of his career.

Very Popular In Munich

Following a tempestuous spell under Van Gaal, the Bayern bosses have looked for a little more peace and harmony. To them, such a star-studded squad especially needs a coach who will be sensitive enough to nip crises in the bud. Heynckes has the experience necessary to do the job and should, after two turbulent years in Leverkusen, be well prepared. Among the fans and media alike, he has a great reputation in Munich, and will come under criticism less often than van Gaal did.

No More Wild Cards

Following Juergen Klinsmann and Louis van Gaal, there were only two coaches for Bayern Munich that did not constitute “wild cards”: Ottmar Hitzfeld and Jupp Heynckes. As Uli Hoeness recently revealed, der General sees his career as Bayern coach a “closed chapter.” Heynckes, however, had an expiring contract in Leverkusen and Bayern immediately turned their focus to the man who saved their team after Klinsmann’s sacking in 2009. Now he is meant to build a healthy foundation at the Saebener Strasse and bring Bayern back to a dominant position in the Bundesliga. He already has one great advantage: the full backing of the FCB management.

Experience A Bonus

Heynckes comes with quite an impressive CV: he has coached Real Madrid, Benfica, Schalke, and many, many more. He has proven he can deal with stars, and must do just that at the German record champions. It was not an easy thing for him to leave Leverkusen: there, he has built something that he may well have wished to carry on. However, he has chosen to spend the last two years of his career not in the Rhine, but under the limelight at Bayern. It is by no means the easiest task, but he has the experience and know-how to rise to the challenge.

The Final Task

During the next two years at Bayern, Heynckes has a good chance to win some titles before saying ‘goodbye’ to the big stage. He has once before won the Champions League title; what a fitting end to a dazzling career it would be for his second to come in his final year.