Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of Bayern Munich, lauded the club’s players and manager Vincent Kompany following their 3-0 DFB-Pokal final victory over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday in Berlin.
The win secured a domestic double for Bayern, adding to their already confirmed Bundesliga title, and Hoeneß was quick to acknowledge the team’s achievement after a season of transition. He specifically praised Kompany for his impact since taking over as head coach.
Hoeneß singled out Harry Kane for particular acclaim, stating the England captain is Bayern’s greatest ever signing. Kane has been instrumental in Bayern’s success since joining from Tottenham Hotspur last summer, finishing as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 36 goals. “Harry is Harry, and he is the biggest transfer we have ever made,” Hoeneß said. “When you score as many goals as he does, you automatically become number one in Germany.”
Despite the celebratory mood, Hoeneß expressed strong disapproval of the repeated use of pyrotechnics by supporters during the final. He described the disturbances as “outrageous” and called for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, stating he was “no longer on board with football” if such behaviour continued. The disruptions caused delays to the match and drew criticism from across German football.
Addressing recent speculation surrounding the future of sporting director Max Eberl, Hoeneß firmly backed the executive. He emphasized that Eberl’s performance should not be solely judged on short-term results and confirmed the club is “very satisfied” with his work. A crucial summer awaits Bayern as they plan for the future, with Eberl playing a key role in shaping the squad.
Hoeneß dismissed any potential interest from José Mourinho in Bayern players, clarifying that the Portuguese coach was merely observing the team for potential future opponents. He confidently asserted that Bayern would not be losing any of its stars to Mourinho.
Finally, Hoeneß offered his support to the German national team and head coach Julian Nagelsmann ahead of the upcoming World Cup, urging patience and understanding as the team develops. He believes that if the squad can gel, Germany has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament.
Kane’s arrival at Bayern has proven transformative, solidifying their attacking prowess and providing a focal point for the team’s ambitions. The club’s continued backing of Eberl suggests a long-term vision for sustained success.
