Berlin (dpa) – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is to leave his role as Bayern Munich chairman at the end of June, six months earlier than originally planned, the Bundesliga champions said.
Former Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, who has been a member of the club’s board since January 2020, will take over the role. This was planned to happen at the end of the year, but Rummenigge said that in summer “it’s the most strategically sensible and logical time” to hand over.
“We’re at the end of the business year, and at the same time a new period begins with a new coaching team. The new season should be the responsibility of Oliver Kahn as the new CEO from the very beginning. That’s how it should be,” Rummenigge said.
Rummenigge played for Bayern between 1974-1984 and leaves after 30 years in the the management, where he has filled various executive roles at the club since 1991. As player and manager, he secured 12 international trophies, 21 league titles and 14 cup wins.
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