The former coach of Bayern Munich Jupp Heynckes spoke in favor of his successor Pep Guardiola, who has for weeks been criticized heavily in Germany.
The Spanish coach leaves at the end of the season to take over Manchester City and German media criticized him that in his three years at the helm of Bayern failed to reach the Champions League final.
His predecessor Heynckes set a very high standard with the gained treble in season 2012/2013 when Bayern won the Bundesliga, Champions League and the German Cup.
Over the weekend, Guardiola won a third consecutive championship of the country Bayern and dedicate it precisely Heynckes, who delighted 71-year-old specialist. "I was overjoyed by the gesture of Guardiola," said the German. "I have only a small role in four consecutive titles for the club, so keep a quarter of accomplishment. Pep won three other trophies and it's extraordinary. "
"This had to be the party of Pep. Not only because of four consecutive titles, but the club as a way to say goodbye to him. We talked with him many times during those three years and each time it was very cheerful. We talked about football, but Pep was very glad that we can do it in Spanish, "said Heynckes.
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