Hansi Flick lifts the La Liga trophy to the sky
/ EFE
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, a true German football legend and member of Bayern Munich’s advisory board, is always deeply involved in global football affairs. He directly congratulated Hansi Flick on his second consecutive La Liga title in Spain and shared the key to the coach’s remarkable success at Barcelona:
“I am delighted that he has achieved this because he truly deserves it. Hansi has this exceptional ability to work brilliantly with his team and build excellent, trust-based relationships with the players. When we were in Lisbon with Bayern in 2020 during the pandemic, the atmosphere was something I had never experienced before in our club. That spirit and sense of community were incredible,” Rummenigge told *Bild*.
Rummenigge made it clear that Bayern has successfully replicated Flick’s approach under Vincent Kompany, something they had lacked in recent years:
“The players would have given their lives for their coach, and Hansi embodies that same value, just like Vincent Kompany. They are both pivotal figures for their teams’ success.”
The former footballer also highlighted the advice he gave to Joan Laporta regarding Flick:
“I know my old friend Joan Laporta very well, and I also know how tough the environment at FC Barcelona can be. Soon after Hansi arrived, I happened to run into Laporta and told him, ‘You have to promise me you’ll be Hansi’s best friend. And that you’ll always give him your full support!’ Because Hansi needs that trust to succeed,” Rummenigge emphasized.
Rummenigge is confident that Flick’s Barcelona will eventually win the Champions League:
“And I am delighted that things turned out this way. Winning the league twice ahead of Real Madrid while significantly rejuvenating the team is a huge achievement. I predict that Hansi will also win the Champions League with FC Barcelona if he stays there long enough.”
